Five Minnesota men connected to large-scale drug operation

WADENA, MINN. (Valley News Live) – 25 pounds of meth, 3 pounds of cocaine, and 2.5 pounds of heroin led to federal charges for a group of Minnesota men.

The Wadena County Sheriff’s Office says a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office, in cooperation with the West Central Drug Task Force, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) started in Wadena County and finished in St. Paul.

They say Bill Rude, 62, of Wadena, is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine.

Robert Anderson, 38, of Wadena, faces those same charges along with three counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Aaron Heifort, 28, of Clitherall, is charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and cocaine and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo, 27, of St. Paul is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, three counts of distribution of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.

And there is current a federal arrest warrant for Jesus Valdovinos (not pictured), 41, of St. Paul on a number of drug charges.

The sheriff’s office says the street value of the drugs seized is estimated at over $1-million dollars.

They say the case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

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