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Forest Lake man charged in $754K cannabis bust

Gregory Colbert of Forest Lake was charged with two counts of first-degree drug possession after a December 2025 West Metro Drug Task Force search found about $754,000 in cannabis and valuables at his home.[1]

Authorities seized nearly 200 pounds of cannabis flower, 8,671 THC vapes, 6,733 pre-rolls, 344 edible packages and about 5,200 grams of concentrate, with a total estimated value near $754,000.[1] Investigators also found gold coins, gold bars, U.S. currency and expensive jewelry at the residence.[1]

A tip in October 2025 prompted the probe, and agents with the West Metro Drug Task Force executed the search in December 2025.[1] Authorities allege the cannabis was transported from Michigan and marketed online via a website and a Google Doc, with in-person sales arranged at a Speedway and transactions under the Facebook alias "Greg Steiner." FOX 9

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  • Defendant: Gregory Colbert of Forest Lake charged with two counts of first-degree drug possession.
  • Raid date: West Metro Drug Task Force searched his Forest Lake home in December 2025 after an October 2025 tip.
  • Seizures: nearly 200 pounds of cannabis flower, 8,671 THC vapes, 6,733 pre-rolls, 344 edible packages, and 5,200 grams of concentrate/wax, valued at about $754,000.
  • Alleged operation: cannabis allegedly brought from Michigan, advertised via a website and Google Doc, with sales arranged at a Speedway station and under a "Greg Steiner" Facebook alias.
  • Investigators also found gold coins, gold bars, U.S. currency and expensive jewelry at the residence.

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September 24, 2026