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14 charged in cocaine trafficking case linked to two fraternities
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The defendants include 13 Penn State students and the father of one of the students. Authorities in Pennsylvania have announced charges against 14 individuals in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring.
Authorities in Pennsylvania have announced charges against 14 individuals in connection with a cocaine trafficking ring. The case involves two fraternities at Penn State University. The defendants include 13 Penn State students and the father of one of the students.
An investigation found that fraternity brothers made trips to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large quantities of cocaine. Further details on the case are available from the source, including the roles of specific individuals and the extent of the trafficking operation. The Pennsylvania Attorney General and State College police are involved in the case, which allegedly took place in 2023 and 2024.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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