Wisconsin man arrested for involvement in "the empire of illicit drugs", police say

The Drug Enforcement Administration, the Kenosha Drug Operations Group and other agencies executed search warrants in two homes last week. During the searches, they found $ 59,000 in cash, eight firearms and ammunition, 31,200 THC-filled Vape cartridges ready for shipment, and 57 jars filled with what Huffhines claimed to be oil from the United States. THC, according to Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth.

"Of this type, it's the biggest we've ever had [in Kenosha County]and, as far as I know, it's probably one of the biggest in the country, "said Beth.

Waukesha Police Department Captain Dan Baumann said he received a tip when two members of the Waukesha community – a mother and father – entered the police station with their high school age son. in July. Through their cooperation, the Waukesha Police was able to work on five levels during the operation, which eventually led them to Kenosha County, where the Huffhines' operation was based.

Huffhines is in custody for alleged manufacture, distribution and delivery of THC marijuana – over 10,000 grams, possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, distribute THC marijuana over 10,000 grams, to retain and to keep a drug warehouse and to use without permission the personal information of an individual. identification information, according to Beth.

The investigation is ongoing and law enforcement is still looking for other people likely to have participated in the operation, Beth said.

The arrest comes as health officials investigate 450 possible cases in 33 states where the attack on steam was linked to severe lung disease. Health officials have warned against buying fake vape cartridges. It is not known if the operation in Wisconsin was linked to diseases.

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