WADENA, Minn. (KFGO) – Five men are facing federal drug charges after a major drug bust in Wadena County.
Bill Rude, 62, and Robert Anderson, 38 – both of Wadena – have been arrested and charged along with 28-year-old Aaron Heifort of Clitherall, and 27-year-old Carlos Valdovinos-Trejo of St. Paul.
A federal arrest warrant has been issued for another St. Paul man.
Investigators seized 25 pounds of methamphetamine, three pounds of cocaine and two-and-half pounds of heroin. The street value is estimated at $1 million.
The drug trafficking investigation was conducted by the Sheriff’s Office, West Central Drug Task Force, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Drug Enforcement Administration.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
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