Minneapolis, Minnesota — A major drug raid in Minneapolis led to the seizure of nearly 10 pounds of fentanyl, along with meth, cannabis, firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash, according to a criminal complaint filed in Hennepin County.
Arrest and Charges
43-year-old Kiron Jamoll Williams, who lists an address in Phoenix, Arizona, now faces multiple drug and weapons charges following the October 16 raid.
Law enforcement, including Hennepin County Sheriff’s deputies, executed a search warrant at a home on Fremont Avenue North near Lowry Avenue as part of an ongoing investigation.
Inside the Raid
When officers entered the home, they found Williams and a woman inside. Williams allegedly rushed into a bathroom carrying a large bag of white powder and began dumping it into the toilet, as per the reports.
Deputies reported that white powder covered Williams and filled the air so densely that they could “taste it,” prompting immediate fentanyl exposure protocols to protect responding officers.
Williams told investigators he was sleeping on the couch when police entered and admitted to flushing the “product” down the toilet but claimed he wasn’t sure what it was, saying he “guessed” it was “coke,” according to the criminal complaint.
What Investigators Found
A search of the home revealed a significant quantity of drugs and evidence of trafficking, including:
- 4.5 kilograms (9.9 pounds) of fentanyl
- 726 grams (1.6 pounds) of methamphetamine
- 13 pounds of cannabis
- Three firearms
- $46,000 in cash
- A kilo press, drug-packing materials, two cell phones, a blender with white residue, and ammunition
Due to past felony convictions for assault and drug offenses, Williams was legally prohibited from possessing firearms.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities later learned from a neighbor that another man had jumped out a window during the raid. Investigators have not yet confirmed that individual’s identity or whether he has been located.
Williams remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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