🚨🌆 4:41 A.M. MINNEAPOLIS: “MIDNIGHT GAVEL” SHAKES A $1.4B NETWORK

[BEFORE DAWN] 🌌
As Minneapolis slept, federal authorities executed a coordinated enforcement action known as Operation “Midnight Gavel.” Officials say the early-morning operation targeted a cartel-linked enterprise allegedly operating within institutional systems across Minnesota.

[THE REPORTED SCALE] 😱
Authorities describe the case as extending beyond a standard narcotics seizure:

💎 9,700 LBS OF METH: A significant quantity of methamphetamine reportedly intercepted before distribution.

💸 $1.4 BILLION FRAUD: Investigators allege more than 47,000 fraudulent asylum-related filings were used to siphon public benefits.
⚖️ Institutional Exploitation: Officials claim the network leveraged legitimate legal pathways and administrative systems to conceal activity.

[THE KEY QUESTION] 🕵️‍♂️
Sources indicate the investigation may continue in multiple phases. If internal safeguards were exploited, agencies now face a broader review of compliance systems and oversight mechanisms.

👇 FULL INVESTIGATION SUMMARY & OFFICIAL BRIEFING DETAILS BELOW