FBI operation nets 168 arrests on tribal lands in 3 states

Federal authorities announced Thursday the results of a six-month law enforcement operation targeting crime in tribal communities across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota, resulting in 168 arrests and 65 criminal cases. The Minneapolis FBI Field Offices said Operation Steadfast Promise ran from April through September and led to 168 arrests and 65 criminal cases across the three states. The operation targeted gangs and cartels, as well as violent crimes and drug trafficking on tribal lands. The results of this initiative are a starting point for the work we will continue to do to bring justice to victims of crime, their families, and the tribal communities that are impacted by these crimes,” local Special Agent Christopher Dotson said. The operation also focused on child protection. Authorities said across the three states they identified 28 child victims and located or recovered 36 children on tribal lands. Minnesota U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen said his office would