Beltrami County has officially been recognized as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). This designation, shared by only four other locations nationwide—including Stearns County, Minnesota—marks a significant step in addressing the rise of drug trafficking in the region. Beltrami County has become a critical hub… Continue reading Beltrami County Gains HIDTA Status to Tackle Rising Drug Trafficking