Guilty Plea in Rochester Drug Bust Involving Seizure of $56,000
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - A Rochester man who was charged earlier this week with alleged drug-dealing activity today pleaded guilty in another case that involved the seizure of more than $56,000 in cash.
The criminal complaint against 27-year-old Abdikadar Ali was connected to a drug bust by the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office in May 2024. The court document says investigators executed a search warrant covering Ali's northwest Rochester residence and his vehicle.
Drugs Seized From Vehicle and Residence
Investigators reported finding eight packages containing crack cocaine and another two packages of cocaine that weighed a total of 24.2 grams. The search also uncovered 86 pills of an opioid medication.
READ MORE: Search Warrant Leads to Large Drug Bust and Arrest at Rochester Residence
Large Stashes of Cash Found
In addition to the drugs, the criminal complaint says investigators seized a large amount of cash in denominations of $100, $50, and $20. The court document puts the total amount of cash at $56,170 and indicates nearly $41,000 was located in a suitcase in Ali's bedroom.
Plea Deal
He was charged with first-degree drug sales, second-degree drug possession, and one count each of fifth-degree drug sales and possession. Under a plea agreement with Olmsted County prosecutors, Ali admitted to the first-degree drug sales charge in exchange for the dismissal of the other charges.
New Charges Filed This Week
The plea agreement also dismisses a new criminal complaint brought against Ali on Monday. In that case, he was charged with one count of first-degree drug sales for allegedly selling 28.6 grams of cocaine to a law enforcement informant. The alleged drug-dealing activity also occurred in May 2024.
READ MORE: Rochester Man Accused of Selling Cocaine to Informant During Controlled Buy
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