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Significant Drug Seizure and Arrest
After an investigation of over two weeks, Moorhead Police Detectives, along with other area Narcotics Agents, identified a heroin distributor operating in the Fargo/Moorhead area. Search warrants were executed on Friday, February 1, 2019, in both Moorhead and Fargo at residences affiliated with the suspect. At that time, Detectives arrest the suspect, Myrone Berry Bell, age 24, of Moorhead.
As a result of the investigation, Detectives seized approximately 110 grams of heroin, with a street value of approximately $22,000, 3 grams of marijuana, and approximately $5,000 US Currency.
This investigation was a great example of all agencies in the FM Metro area coming together to combat the opioid crisis. Agencies that assisted included: Lakes to River Drug Task Force, Fargo Police Narcotics Unit, DEA, Cass County Drug Task Force, Metro Area Street Crimes Unit, United States Marshal Service, High Plains Fugitive Task Force, and the United States Border Patrol.
Bell will face a Felony First Degree Controlled Substance charge in Minnesota, and a Possession of Heroin with an Intent to Deliver charge in North Dakota.
Myrone Berry Bell Seized Heroin
Captain Deric Swenson
218.299.5186