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Duluth Authorities Make ‘Historic’ Drug Bust

Police and Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force make largest seizure in city's history.
Arman Rahman,

DULUTH, Minn.- The Duluth Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force are hot off a massive drug bust, that’s being called the largest in the city’s history. After a two-month long investigation, two suspects–39-year-old Otis Weaver of St. Paul and 36-year-old Eric Black–are behind bars. Eric Black recently moved to Duluth from Chicago, where he…
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The Largest Fentanyl Bust in Duluth

Fentanyl is an opioid and 50 times more potent than heroin.
Lauren Leigh,

DULUTH, Minn.-  It’s being called the largest fentanyl bust ever in Duluth and authorities say it has roots in St. Paul. Fentanyl is an opioid and 50 times more potent than heroin. Police warn that fentanyl is the new era of opioids. The drug can be sold cheaper than heroin and is more lethal. Investigators confiscated more than 100 grams…

25 Arrested in Duluth Drug Bust

We'll Have the Latest on the Drug Bust on Our 5:30 and 9 p.m. Newscasts
The Associated Press,

DULUTH, Minn.-Twenty-five people were arrested on federal and state charges in connection with a heroin ring that distributed the opioid in the Duluth area. Twelve of those arrested face federal charges for their alleged roles in the conspiracy. A 46-count indictment against them was announced Thursday. Federal prosecutors say the main drug distributor was 33-year-old Carlos Coleman of Apple Valley….