Dozens Convicted In Drug Ring (Reported 3/2/08)
16-people were convicted in state court, 29 in federal court and three in
both for trafficking Meth and marijuana in Walworth County and the
Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The drug ring’s leader was sentenced to
the maximum 20 years in federal prison. 80 law enforcement officers from
several local, tribal, state and federal agencies were a part of the
investigation.
From
KSFY-TV
Highway Patrol Seizes 29-pounds of Meth (Reported 3/1/08)
South Dakota Highway Patrol troopers confiscated 29-pounds of Meth and
nearly 7- pounds of cocaine after a traffic stop west of Rapid City on
Interstate 90. The 25-year-old driver and 32-year-old passenger were both
from out of state.
From the
Rapid City Journal,
KELO-TV
Former Sioux Falls Realtor Sentenced on Meth Charges (Reported 2/27/08)
A
38-year-old man was convicted of Meth manufacturing in his house near two
Sioux Falls schools. He was arrested last April after a police raid
turned up the materials and Meth residue in his home. He received a
12-year prison sentence for Meth possession and manufacturing in school
zones. He will be eligible for parole in five years.
From
KELO-TV 2/27/08
Task Force Busts Drug Ring (Reported 2/26/08)
Nine
people are behind bars after The Sioux Falls Drug Task Force busted up a
drug ring, arresting nine people and seizing more than $165,000 worth of
Meth, cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
say two of the suspects are members of the Latin Kings street gang. The
group was arrested after multiple search warrants were served at various
homes around Sioux Falls. During the operation, a six-month old boy was
taken into protective custody and his 21-year-old mother charged with
child neglect/abuse. Because of the large amount of drugs seized and
arrests made, the U.S. Attorney and federal authorities may take over the
investigation.
From
KELO-TV 2/26/08
Highway Patrol Seizes $245,000 Of Drugs (Reported 2/22/08)
South
Dakota Highway Patrol made a drug bust on Interstate 90 at Chamberlain.
Troopers found three-pounds of Meth and 20-pounds of cocaine after pulling
the driver over for a traffic violation.
From
KELO-TV
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