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Minnesota Man Linked to Aryan Freedom Network Gets 104-Month Federal Sentence in Guns and Marijuana Case

The term follows an FBIJTTF investigation that documented illegal weapons and trafficking through recordings and raids.

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge John R. Tunheim imposed a 104-month prison term and three years of supervised release on November 25.
  • A federal jury in April convicted Andrew David Munsinger of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition and of possession with intent to distribute 5.5 pounds of marijuana.
  • Trial evidence identified Munsinger as a member of the Aryan Freedom Network, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
  • Searches on February 7, 2024 recovered five firearms including two unserialized ghost rifles, more than 500 rounds, a bullet-resistant vest, high-capacity magazines, and a rifle scope.
  • Agents also seized over five pounds of marijuana in heat-sealed packages, hydroponic grow equipment, live plants, and $24,300 in cash, capping a year-long probe by the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force prosecuted by AUSAs Benjamin Bejar and Raphael B. Coburn.