There are other threads about this. Apparently a health inspector had been trying to "infiltrate" the co-op and was rebuffed as "odd". Why didn't they just come in as an official? Btw, in the other reports it said the "health inspector" was present for the raid. It also gave his name. These people are accused of selling beef without a license. I'll be interested in hearing the rest of the story.
Local food cooperative searched by state
>>>>I’ll be interested in hearing the rest of the story.<<<<
See #9 above and click the link tot he Plain Dealer story.
I’m as concerned as anyone about the potential misuse of SWAT teams, but it appears not to have happened here.
They needed a license, they refused to get one. A search warrant was issued to inspect their facility and to obtain evidence of known and further wrongdoing.
End of story.