Minn. raid nets suspected synthetic marijuana

Published 9:38 am Friday, July 27, 2012

DULUTH — Authorities have seized 20,000 packets of suspected synthetic marijuana from a Duluth head shop as part of a nationwide crackdown.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says Wednesday’s raid on the Last Place on Earth also netted two assault rifles, three handguns and cash estimated at about $20,000.

Authorities also seized about $2.8 million from the store owner’s bank accounts and two vehicles.

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Three customers were arrested on outstanding warrants not related to the investigation.

Close to two dozen officers participated. Police also raided the Last Place on Earth last September.