FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A warrant was issued Monday for 29-year-old Robert Lee Beretta of Fargo for allegedly operating an illegal dispensary. The two charges are both felony counts– leading a criminal association and conspiracy to possess with intent to manufacture/deliver marijuana. This investigation has been going on for nearly 10 months.
On June 27, 2023, court documents state a search warrant was served at 5171 51st Ave S #103 in Fargo, in the area of Audio Garage and Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch. The documents state 31-year-old Dylan Beckman and 24-year-old Evan Lanigan were inside the shop, where a search revealed more than 9 pounds of marijuana, 23 bottles of THC syrup, 87 containers THC wax, 63 pre-rolled marijuana blunts, 36 packs of THC gummies, 565 grams of THC wax and 57 THC vape cartridges.
The documents state Lanigan told officers he was being paid $11/hr to sell marijuana out of the shop from noon-midnight, stating people text them and come to buy weed. He said the cash was picked up daily or sent to a Venmo account. In the documents, Beckman stated he was also paid hourly for answering the phone and answering questions about the “product”.
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