How Penn State students ran an alleged cocaine ring - until it all fell apart
As initiation, prospective fraternity members were made to package the drugs, say prosecutors.
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"There was nothing junior or childlike about this type of conduct. This was an upper-level trafficking organisation for this region in Pennsylvania."
— Dave Sunday , Other
Key People
Abbatiello is a 24-year-old student accused of being the ringleader of a drug-dealing enterprise at Penn State University.
Sunday is the Pennsylvania Attorney General who announced the charges against the accused.
Zeepvat is a member of Sigma Chi who was implicated in Abbatiello's drug operation.
Huraibi is a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity facing felony charges related to the cocaine distribution.
Robinson is a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity who partnered with Huraibi in drug business activities.
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As initiation, prospective fraternity members were made to package the drugs, say prosecutors.
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