π¨ Massive Federal Crackdown Targets Minnesota Police Leadership in $4.9 Billion Trafficking Probe π¨
- ManhAn
- February 27, 2026

π¨ Massive Federal Crackdown Targets Minnesota Police Leadership in $4.9 Billion Trafficking Probe π¨
In a sweeping pre-dawn operation at 4:23 a.m., federal agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided a Minnesota police headquarters in what officials describe as one of the largest internal corruption crackdowns in recent history. Tactical convoys surrounded the building as authorities moved in, alleging that the institution long regarded as a pillar of public safety had instead become a protected base for large-scale criminal enterprise.

At the center of the investigation is Police Chief Raymond Dβvorak, who prosecutors claim did more than overlook misconduct within his department. According to federal authorities, he allegedly directed a sprawling $4.9 billion trafficking operation involving narcotics distribution, illicit financial flows, and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Investigators assert that the scheme operated under the cover of official authority, while the department publicly projected an image rooted in integrity and community values.

The operation resulted in the arrest of 230 officers believed to be connected to the alleged network. Prosecutors argue that the scale of the enterprise points to a deeply entrenched system rather than isolated wrongdoing.
Officials say the case represents a profound breach of public trust, raising unsettling questions about accountability within law enforcement. As court proceedings move forward, the investigation continues to examine the full scope of the alleged trafficking network and its impact on the community it was sworn to protect.