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Investigators reportedly found methamphetamine in the home of a Benton County man 

 several law enforcement officers earlier this month.

On Oct. 12, law enforcement officers and members of the Sherburne County Drug Task Force tried to serve a search warrant at a home in rural Princeton, Minn., where 64-year-old Karl Holmberg and his wife lived. The task force had been tipped off that the couple allegedly was selling meth.

. Five officers were shot and wounded. All survived their injuries.

Two officers returned fire, and one fired a less-lethal round. Holmberg was taken into custody.

faces 12 charges in shooting that injured 5 officers

shot, wounded in central Minnesota

In another search warrant made public this week, investigators searching the home after the shooting said they found a crystal substance that field-tested positive for meth. They also found digital scales, a handgun and a short-barreled shotgun.

Holmberg faces 12 counts, including first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault against a police officer. His next court hearing is Dec. 20.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the use of force.

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Karl Holmberg is accused of shooting at officers as they tried to serve a search warrant at his home on Oct. 12.

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