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A Manderson, South Dakota, man, Robert Dale Martin, was sentenced to 60 months in custody for his role in a conspiracy to distribute marijuana.
Martin, 47, was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana on the Pine Ridge Reservation from 2000 to 2012. He received pound quantities of marijuana and brought it into the state for further distribution, serving as a supervisory role in the operation.
The case against Martin was investigated by the Northern Plains Safe Trails Drug Enforcement Task Force, which includes the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Division of Criminal Investigation, Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Justice Services, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety, Fall River County Sheriff’s Office, and the Fall River State’s Attorney’s Office. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations also assisted with the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ted L. McBride prosecuted the case, which began with an indictment by a federal grand jury on February 20, 2014. Martin pleaded guilty on June 27, 2014.
Martin was sentenced on October 15, 2014, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court, and was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. He was immediately turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service.
The sentence marks a significant blow to the organized crime operation, which brought illicit marijuana into the state for distribution. The investigation and prosecution of Martin were a joint effort between multiple law enforcement agencies and demonstrate the commitment to fighting crime in South Dakota.
The case serves as a reminder of the risks and consequences associated with engaging in illicit drug trafficking. The investigation and prosecution of Martin highlight the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the role of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in pursuing justice.
U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson announced Martin’s sentence, underscoring the office’s dedication to combating crime and protecting the community.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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