174 drug arrests made following first wave of Operation: Prairie Thunder

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – On Friday, Governor Larry Rhoden shared the results of the first saturation patrol in Sioux Falls as part of Operation: Prairie Thunder.

Highway Patrol troopers worked with local law enforcement to target drug hotspots around Sioux Falls over a three-day operation.

The results are as follows:

  • 174 drug charges, including 44 felony charges
  • 44 arrests for outstanding warrants, including 24 felony warrants
  • 336 traffic citations, 256 warnings, 6 DUIs
  • Three members of gangs and cartel affiliates were arrested
  • Four absconders arrested

Additionally, there were eight ICE arrests over this period of time…

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