The U.S. Attorney’s Office for South Dakota has charged 88 individuals with federal drug offenses following a months-long crackdown targeting meth, fentanyl, and cocaine trafficking. The effort, spanning April to August 2025, involved multiple task forces across the state and included major operations like Operation Snowy Ridge.
Key cases include:
- A 24-defendant meth ring with sentences up to 36 years.
- A fentanyl conspiracy resulting in death, leading to a 30-year sentence.
- Trafficking operations on tribal lands and in Sioux Falls.
The initiative is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide push to dismantle drug networks and protect communities.
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