 Four members of a drug distribution ring that flooded the Leech Lake Reservation with methamphetamine have been sentenced in federal court. 26-year-old Hanely Dalton of Cass Lake, along with three others from the Twin Cities, all pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute meth. According to the release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, the four individuals conspired to distribute the substance throughout their Leech Lake Reservation and surrounding areas. On March 8th of 2016, law enforcement officers conducted a simultaneous traffic stop of two vehicles traveling together near the reservation. During the stop, law enforcement seized more than 1,400 grams of meth that had been thrown into a wooded area. Officers also recovered 3.5 pounds of marijuana and $5,000 cash. That same day, Dalton's residence was searched and officials recovered an additional 452 grams of meth. Dalton was sentenced to six and a half years in prison, along with three years of supervised release. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.