FBI Targets Minneapolis Gang in Drug Trafficking Crackdown

5 members and associates of the 'Family Mob Gang' charged federally, 7 more face state charges

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Federal authorities have charged five members and associates of a Minneapolis gang called the 'Family Mob Gang' with drug trafficking, alleging they were responsible for distributing enough fentanyl for over 3.5 million lethal doses in the last 7 months. In a coordinated operation, 14 search warrants were executed across the Twin Cities metro area, leading to the seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash.

Why it matters

The Family Mob Gang is accused of operating an open-air drug market in south Minneapolis, using violence to push out other dealers. This crackdown aims to disrupt the gang's drug trafficking activities, which have been linked to a recent spike in shootings and homicides in the area.

The details

Before dawn on February 25th, 8 SWAT teams carried out 14 search warrants in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Richfield and Brooklyn Park. The 5 federally charged individuals include a 38-year-old from St. Paul, a 44-year-old from Bloomington, and 3 Minneapolis residents. An additional 7 people are facing state charges. Authorities have seized 14 firearms, 6.5 kilograms of fentanyl, 2 kilograms of cocaine, nearly 800 grams of methamphetamine, 200 grams of crack cocaine, and almost $100,000 in cash since last year, including from Wednesday's operation.

  • On September 15, Minneapolis police responded to two shootings less than 12 hours apart along the East Lake Street corridor, injuring 10 people and resulting in 2 fatalities.
  • The joint investigation by law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, Minneapolis police, and Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, began last year and culminated in the coordinated operation on February 25, 2026.

The players

Daniel Rosen

U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, who announced the federal charges against the 'Family Mob Gang' members.

Rick Evanchec

Interim special agent in charge of the FBI's Minneapolis field office.

Brian O'Hara

Minneapolis Police Chief, who discussed the connection between the September 15 shootings and the 'Family Mob Gang'.

The Family Mob Gang

A ruthless Minneapolis-based criminal organization that is alleged to have trafficked fentanyl and other drugs, using violence to control an open-air drug market in south Minneapolis.

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What they’re saying

“The Family Mob Gang is a ruthless criminal organization that uses violence to traffic poisonous narcotics, including fentanyl. No more.”

— Daniel Rosen, U.S. Attorney for Minnesota (postbulletin.com)

“In the past year, the area in the Family Mob's territory has seen a large presence of open-air drug trafficking, weapons violations, shootings, and homicides.”

— U.S. Attorney's Office (postbulletin.com)

“In total that day, 10 people were injured by gunfire. Two individuals lost their lives, and dozens and dozens of others had their lives permanently changed.”

— Brian O'Hara, Minneapolis Police Chief (postbulletin.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow the 5 federally charged individuals to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This crackdown on the 'Family Mob Gang' highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and gang violence in Minneapolis, underscoring the need for continued law enforcement efforts to disrupt the flow of deadly narcotics and protect public safety in the community.