Federal prosecutors in Colorado say 15 people have been indicted after a long-running investigation into a major meth trafficking ring.

Authorities say the suspected leader, Marco Antonio De Silva Lara, and 14 others are facing federal drug charges, with four also accused of money laundering. Investigators tied more than 1,000 pounds of meth to the group. Lara himself is charged with running a continuing criminal enterprise—a federal offense that carries at least 20 years and up to life in prison.

So far, 11 of the suspects are in custody. Lara and three others are believed to be in Mexico.

U.S. Attorney Peter McNeilly says this case includes the largest meth seizure in Colorado history and relied on wiretaps, undercover operations, and cooperation among several agencies.

The DEA says

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