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State Pushes Back on Drug Case Suppression Claims
State denies evidence suppression in Moorhead drug case after defense challenges search warrant.
In brief
State denies evidence suppression in Moorhead drug case after defense challenges search warrant. Minnesota prosecutors argue search warrant for Martin Hulst’s home was valid despite defense claims about informant reliability and evidence. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
State Pushes Back on Suppression Claims
Prosecutors are pushing back point-by-point against a defense attorney’s argument that a search warrant used to raid a Moorhead home was unconstitutional.
Drug Evidence at Stake
The case involves nearly nine thousand grams of THC products, more than $73,000 in cash, and hundreds of grams of psilocybin mushrooms.
Martin Hulst Faces Charges
Martin Jay Hulst, 40, faces multiple drug counts after a May search of his Moorhead home.
Amanda Hulst Files Motion
Amanda R. Hulst, 43, has filed a motion to suppress evidence and dismiss all charges against her.
Background: School Incident
Twelve students at Horizon Middle School East became ill after allegedly ingesting THC-laced candy on May 18, 2026.
Informant Reliability Dispute
Defense argues the classmate admitted involvement in distributing THC cartridges and lacks credibility as an informant.
State Counters Reliability
Prosecutors say the classmate’s account was corroborated by school surveillance, drug tests, and student statements.
Firsthand Knowledge Dispute
Defense claims the classmate never witnessed Hulst supplying drugs or had direct knowledge of the transaction.
State Counters Knowledge
Prosecutors argue the classmate’s basis of knowledge came from direct experiences and multiple sales over time.
Nexus Dispute
Defense argues investigators never established a direct link between the school incident and Hulst’s home.
State Counters Nexus
Prosecutors say Hulst was the girl’s father and legal guardian, living at the address in question.
New Evidence Found
Officers found THC cartridges in bedrooms, a basement storefront with packaging, and cannabis-infused sour candy.
Amanda Hulst’s Motion
Amanda Hulst’s motion to suppress evidence and dismiss charges filed September 16 by Luke Heck of Vogel Law Firm.
Next Steps
Court will weigh arguments on whether search warrant evidence should be suppressed, with ruling expected soon.
At a glance
Minnesota prosecutors argue search warrant for Martin Hulst’s home was valid despite defense claims about informant reliability and evidence.
