Residents of the quiet neighborhood of Welters Way in Eden Prairie were startled awake in the early hours of Jan. 12 as a group of heavily armed police officers descended upon a home located at 11631 Welters Way.
The officers were serving a search warrant as part of a federal investigation being run by the United States Postal Inspection Service.
When asked why the SWAT team was necessary, Eden Prairie Police Chief Matt Sackett stated that it is more accurately described as a “warrant service team” rather than a “full SWAT team.” Sackett confirmed that a large number of officers were required to secure the home because it is such a large property. He also stated that the warrant was a “knock and enter” warrant, which means that the officers announced their presence and immediately entered the home.
Sackett was quick to assure the public that there is no threat to their safety. He noted a local U.S. magistrate judge signed the federal search warrant.
The raid, however, has left many in the community wondering about the nature of the investigation. For now, all that is certain is that the investigation is ongoing.
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