Penn State frat brothers charged with running cocaine trafficking ring

Two Penn State University fraternities, Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi, are under investigation for their alleged involvement in a cocaine trafficking ring, leading to charges against 14 individuals. According to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, the narcotics were primarily cut and packaged at the fraternity houses before being distributed to other Penn State students.

The prosecution alleges that two former students, Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, served as the main suppliers, making regular trips from Philadelphia and New York to bring large quantities of cocaine back to Pennsylvania. Thirteen other individuals, all Penn State students at the time, and one individual connected to a student are facing various charges, including corruption, conspiracy, and dealing in proceeds of unlawful activity.

Penn State has placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and stated that it does not recognize Sigma Chi as an official organization.

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