SWAT Team assists in high-risk warrant execution in West Fargo
West Fargo, North Dakota – In a significant operation on Thursday, January 4, at 8:30 a.m., the Red River Valley SWAT Team collaborated with the West Fargo Police Department to execute a high-risk search warrant. The operation took place in the 200 block of 9 ½ Avenue West, in a residential area of West Fargo, marking a notable moment in local law enforcement efforts.
As part of the operation, the SWAT Team employed a Flash Sound Diversionary Device (FSDD). This tactical equipment is designed to produce a loud bang and a flash of light, serving as a distraction for potential suspects. The use of the FSDD was a strategic move to ensure the safety of the officers as they breached the door of the residence.
Despite the high-risk nature of the warrant and the preparatory measures taken, the operation concluded without any arrests. Authorities confirmed that two adults were briefly detained during the execution of the search warrant but were released shortly thereafter without any incidents.
The police have assured the public that this operation was part of an ongoing investigation and emphasized that there is no immediate threat to community safety. The use of the SWAT team and the FSDD indicates the seriousness with which the authorities are approaching the investigation, although details of the specific nature of the investigation remain undisclosed.