Authorities: Men Were Producing, Selling Synthetic Marijuana

ITASCA COUNTY - Two Northland men have been charged after authorities said they were making and selling synthetic drugs.

The owner of the home, Kevin Leclair, 53, was charged with felony 5th degree possession of controlled substance.

David Thrasher, 61, was charged with felony 5th degree possession of controlled substance and obstruction of justice.

Itasca County authorities said they found four pounds of suspected synthetic marijuana in the house which has a street value of $4,000.

The home is in the City of Taconite.

Officers also seized evidence that showed meth was used in the house.

The bust was part of a three month investigation by the Itasca County Sheriff's Office.