Dozens arrested in widespread methamphetamine conspiracy

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. -- Sixty-three individuals were indicted for allegedly being involved in a massive methamphetamine conspiracy throughout Central and Western Nebraska and Northeastern Colorado, according to U.S. Attorney Deborah R. Gilg.

Names and other information will be released at a news conference 10:30 a.m. Friday at the State Patrol Troop D office, 300 W. South River Road in North Platte.

"This is an incredible effort involving nearly 30 law enforcement agencies," Gilg said. "The coordination and cooperation in this investigation is a tremendous tribute to the selfless dedication we see time and time again with our law enforcement agencies."

The Red Willow County Sheriff's Office was among 30 law enforcement agencies involved in a year-long operation involving the FBI, Cooperative Operation for Drug Enforcement Drug Task Force, Western Nebraska Intelligence & Narcotics Group and the Cenral Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force as well as Colorado enforcement authorities.