MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Minnesota law enforcement has recovered 15 pit bulls, dog fighting manuals, guns, drugs and paraphernalia after executing 10 search warrants at addresses connected to a suspected dog fighter.
On Wednesday, officers from Minneapolis Animal Care & Control, the Minneapolis Police Department and other law enforcement agencies executed the search warrants at nine addresses in Minneapolis and one in New Hope. No officers or dogs were injured during the operation.
The dogs were found in good condition and are currently being cared for by Minneapolis Animal Care & Control.
The suspected dog fighter was arrested and is now in custody at the Hennepin County Jail awaiting charges.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to text information to 847 411 (Tip 411), enter MPD and the tip or call the tipline at 612-692-TIPS (8477).
More information is expected at a press conference planned for 4 p.m.
