Northern Minnesota Deputies Discover 'Venomous Animals' in Drug Bust

Search warrant uncovers drugs and dangerous snakes

DEER RIVER — Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant last week, arrested two individuals, and uncovered a stolen firearm, drugs and multiple dangerous reptiles at a residence in Deer River, according to the Itasca County Sheriff's Office.

Northern Minnesota deputies discover 'venomous animals' in drug bust

Itasca County deputies discover venomous animals during a drug and firearms raid in Deer River, arresting two and ensuring public safety.

Guns, drugs, and exotic animals seized in Itasca County Police raid

DEER RIVER, Minn. — Guns, drugs, and various exotic animals were seized by the Itasca County Sheriffs during the execution of a search warrant. The raid took place by authorities on August 27 at a Deer River home. The warrant was the result of an ongoing narcotics and illegal guns investigation. A 39-year-old man, from Nowthen, and a 34-year-old, from Maple Lake, were taken into custody during the raid. During the raid, officers recovered: A st…

Firearm, Meth, Snakes Seized from Deer River Home During Search Warrant