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Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Summary

Pennsylvania authorities charged 14 people, mostly Penn State students, for running a cocaine drug ring at two fraternity houses. The students were forced to cut and bag cocaine, which was then sold mainly on campus during 2023 and 2024.

Key Facts

  • Fourteen people, including 13 current or former Penn State students, were charged.
  • The drug ring operated mainly out of Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon fraternity houses.
  • Pledges were forced to prepare (cut and bag) cocaine for distribution.
  • Cocaine was supplied from contacts in Philadelphia and New York.
  • One defendant was called the largest cocaine seller at Penn State.
  • Charges include conspiracy, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
  • Penn State suspended Delta Upsilon fraternity; Sigma Chi is not officially recognized by the university.
  • Those involved with Delta Upsilon were expelled or suspended if they did not resign.
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