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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Authorities say two people in northern Minnesota face charges for allegedly possessing 15 ounces of meth — an amount with a reported street value of $40,000-$50,000.
Crow Wing County Sheriff Todd Dahl said drug agents found the meth on Wednesday in a rural Brainerd home.
READ MORE: Next Weather: Slightly-Warmer Wednesday, Severe Storms Possible ThursdayThe meth — along with $4,500 in cash — was found on two people: 41-year-old Timothy Clark, of Brainerd; and 23-year-old Kayla Mercado, of Randall.
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MORE NEWS: What Are The Benefits Of Ramp Meters?He added that the find shows an “overwhelming presence” of meth in the community.