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St. Paul, Ramsey Co. respond to KARE 11 Investigation into open-air drug markets

A KARE 11 hidden camera investigation documented what appears to be the unchecked free flow of drugs and cash changing hands in broad daylight.

ST PAUL, Minn — St, Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, Police Chief Todd Axtell and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi met this afternoon in the wake of a KARE 11 investigation that exposed open air drug dealing downtown.

Late Friday, they released this joint statement:

“Eliminating justice system disparities while maintaining a safe, secure downtown is critical to all of our goals. We are moving forward, in concert, to address the real and perceived public safety concerns highlighted in yesterday’s Kare11 report.” 

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