Penn State students accused of running cocaine trafficking ring at fraternity houses
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- Authorities have charged 14 people, primarily Penn State University students, in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring.
- The operation allegedly used two fraternity houses off campus to cut and package drugs for distribution.
- Two fraternities, Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi, are linked to the ring, with Delta Upsilon placed on interim probation.
Authorities have unsealed charges against 14 individuals, predominantly Penn State University students, for their alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation. The Pennsylvania attorney general's office announced the charges Monday, detailing a ring that primarily used two off-campus fraternity houses to process and distribute cocaine.
The investigation, led by Attorney General Dave Sunday, implicated students and two fraternities, Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi. The drugs were reportedly distributed mainly to students within the university community. In response to the allegations, Delta Upsilon has been placed on interim probation.
primarily college students and two fraternities
The attorney general's office stated that the operation involved cutting and packaging the potent drug. The announcement of these charges has sent ripples through the university and its surrounding community, highlighting concerns about drug activity on and around campus.
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