South Dakota US Attorney Randolph Seiler announced that an additional sixteen individuals have been indicted for the illegal trafficking of eagles and other migratory birds. These individuals are in addition to the 15 individuals that were indicted earlier this year. Seiler says the Indictments are a result of a two-year undercover operation, dubbed “Project Dakota Flyer”
Seiler says the investigation and case is continuing
Of the sixteen, thirteen are from South Dakota, with others from Nebraska, North Dakota and Idaho.
Initial appearances have been set for Friday October 6, 2017, in Pierre, Wednesday October 11, 2017, in Rapid City, and Thursday October 12, 2017, in Aberdeen. This case is also being investigated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.