Authorities say the man arrested in the largest methamphetamine seizure in South Dakota history is a Mexican national who had been living in California.
Attorney General Marty Jackley on Monday announced that 42-year-old Alonso Molinacorona of Fresno has been indicted on two felony counts after Highway Patrol troopers discovered 207 pounds of crystal meth during a Friday night traffic stop in Meade County.
“Meth of any amount is dangerous, but distribution of meth with a street value of $12 million would have led to grave consequences for our citizens,” Jackley said in a statement. “I appreciate the excellent work of the South Dakota Highway Patrol in stopping and arresting this defendant.”
