Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — In a startling turn of events, Thomas R. Gilginas of Grand Forks was arrested on April 4th on charges of drug trafficking. The arrest occurred after Gilginas was stopped by police for riding his bicycle on the wrong side of the street. Upon consenting to a search, officers discovered $873 in cash, 0.9 grams of methamphetamine, and 4.1 grams of fentanyl in his possession. Gilginas admitted to acting as a middleman in meth distribution and now faces felony charges for possession with intent to deliver fentanyl and/or methamphetamine.
Did you know? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, making it a significant contributor to overdose deaths in the United States. Methamphetamine is a powerful, highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Both substances have been at the forefront of the nation’s ongoing battle against drug abuse and trafficking.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.