Bloomington Police Seized Dozens of Guns and Meth
Authorities recovered 46 firearms and meth during a September 25 search of storage units leased to a suspect.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Drug Crime
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Police seized 46 guns, 85.97 grams of methamphetamine, and $12,146 in cash from two storage lockers in Bloomington on September 25, 2026. A judge has since issued an arrest warrant for the suspect, Ryan Philip Olejar, with bail set at $500,000.
Why it matters
The seizure highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt illegal drug and firearm trafficking operations. Because the suspect is already facing pending felony charges in Hennepin County, this discovery adds significant legal complexity to his case.
A judge issued a Minnesota-only arrest warrant for Ryan Philip Olejar with $500,000 bail. The suspect currently faces felony charges for drug sales, drug possession, and prohibited firearm possession.
The players
Ryan Philip Olejar
The suspect is currently facing multiple felony charges and is barred from possessing firearms due to pending cases in Hennepin County.
The details
Investigators executed the search warrant at 9601 Penn Ave. S after observing the suspect making frequent after-hours visits to the storage facility. Inside the units, police discovered mail and prescription medications linking the storage lockers to the suspect, including a shotgun previously reported stolen in McLeod County.
Timeline
June 11, 2024: The suspect began leasing storage Unit 2029.
April 1, 2025: The suspect began leasing storage Unit 3008.
September 25, 2026: Police executed search warrants at the storage facility.
October 9, 2026: A judge issued an arrest warrant for the suspect.
Legal Context
This case reflects the application of Minnesota statutes regarding felony drug and firearm possession. It underscores the broader legal environment where repeat offenders face escalating penalties under existing state criminal codes.
The seizure of 46 firearms in a public storage facility has raised concerns regarding local security protocols for such sites. Residents are advised to report suspicious after-hours activity to the Bloomington police to assist in ongoing investigations.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with unauthorized storage of illegal materials in public-access facilities. Authorities continue to urge the public to notify police if they observe individuals accessing storage units during unusual or late-night hours.
What happens next
Investigators may file additional charges against the suspect as the case proceeds through the Hennepin County court system.
Further reading
For more on local law enforcement efforts, visit the Drug Crime section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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