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South Dakota Gov. announces $12 million meth bust, one arrest made
The 42-year-old non-citizen suspect faces multiple felony charges after the largest meth seizure in state Highway Patrol history valued at $12 million, officials said.
- South Dakota Highway Patrol arrested 42-year-old Alonso Molinacorona on Monday after a speeding stop in Sturgis revealed 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine in his vehicle.
- The seizure occurred amid Operation Prairie Thunder and follows a May 28 287 agreement that empowers state law enforcement to assist ICE with immigration authority enforcement.
- Authorities, including DEA, FBI, and Homeland Security Investigations, are involved in the investigation, and Molinacorona faces multiple felony drug charges and is being held without bond.
- The methamphetamine seized in the bust is estimated to be worth around $12 million on the street. Governor Larry Rhoden commended the Highway Patrol for their professionalism and emphasized the state’s commitment to combating criminal activity and drug trafficking to safeguard South Dakota residents.
- Federal charges are expected, and the bust represents the largest methamphetamine seizure in South Dakota Highway Patrol history, signaling increased enforcement efforts under state and federal cooperation.
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Illegal Immigrant Arrested with $12 Million in Meth in South Dakota
An illegal immigrant, aged 42, was apprehended in South Dakota after being discovered with approximately 207 pounds of crystal meth, valued at $12 million, marking the largest single methamphetamine seizure in the history of the South Dakota Highway Patrol. The arrest occurred during a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Sturgis, where a service dog detected narcotics in the vehicle. Following the discovery, authorities charged the individual wit…
Illegal Immigrant Accused of Transporting $12M of Crystal Meth in South Dakota
Highway Patrol in South Dakota arrested an illegal immigrant for allegedly transporting 207 pounds of crystal methamphetamine, Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) announced on Monday. The post Illegal Immigrant Accused of Transporting $12M of Crystal Meth in South Dakota appeared first on Breitbart.
Fresno Resident Held in $12M South Dakota Meth Bust
SD Highway Patrol say it’s the largest meth bust in the agency’s history. PIERRE, S.D. – A 42-year-old man residing in Fresno, CA is behind bars in South Dakota after being arrested for allegedly transporting more than 200 pounds of crystal methamphetamine. Alonso Molinacorona was stopped by a South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper for speeding on Interstate 90 on Friday in Sturgis. Investigators say Molinacorona is a Mexican national and is living…
Illegal Alien Arrested During Record-Breaking $12 Million Meth Bust in South Dakota
South Dakota law enforcement seized the largest quantity of methamphetamine in the state’s history after arresting an illegal alien who was allegedly transporting roughly $12 million worth of the drug. The post Illegal Alien Arrested During Record-Breaking $12 Million Meth Bust in South Dakota appeared first on Slay News.
Illegal Immigrant Nabbed in $12M Meth Bust, Largest In South Dakota History
An illegal alien in South Dakota was arrested while allegedly transporting roughly $12 million in methamphetamine, which is the largest single seizure of the illicit drug in the state’s history, the New York Post reported.South Dakota Republican Governor Larry Rhoden announced the seizure in a press release Monday, which he said was part of the state’s Operation: Prairie Thunder – an expansive campaign announced late July aimed at interdicting d…
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