SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A local drug ring leader has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison.
49-year-old Christopher Daniels of Trent, was sentenced Monday for conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and money laundering.
Starting on an unknown date through December of last year, Daniels, along with 14 other co-conspirators, were involved in a multi-state drug ring that distributed more than 100 pounds of meth in the Sioux Falls area.
The investigation revealed that the meth they distributed was sourced from Arizona and Mexico, and was delivered to Daniels by both mail and vehicle deliveries.
Daniels also directed others in the handling of proceeds from the organization’s drug distribution activities.
The funds involved in the money laundering were sent by wire to people associated with the drug source in Arizona.
Targets in both Arizona and Louisiana have also been prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in South Dakota.
