Police News Releases

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, investigators with the Moorhead Police Department, with the assistance of the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Cass County (ND) Drug Task Force, conducted an operation, including a search warrant, in Moorhead that resulted in the seizure of approximately 1 kilogram, or 2.2 pounds, of cocaine, nearly 4 pounds of marijuana, and a shotgun along with ammunition. The drugs have an estimated street value of approximately $40,000.

As a result, Taha Abdullah, age 29, of Moorhead, was transported to the Clay County Correctional Facility. Abdullah was charged with Felony Aggravated 1st Degree Controlled Substance with a firearm relating to the seized cocaine. The investigation remains ongoing.

Captain Deric Swenson, 218.299.5186