Pennsylvania AG asked whether Penn State could face action over alleged fraternity drug ring

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday discussed whether his office would act against Penn State after an alleged sophisticated cocaine trafficking ring was uncovered within the university’s fraternities. Fourteen individuals, including current and former students, face charges, with two identified as suspected ringleaders who allegedly sourced drugs from Philadelphia and New York. Sunday expressed hope that Penn State will take appropriate actions, emphasizing collaboration with the university.

• Authorities uncovered an alleged sophisticated cocaine trafficking ring operating through Penn State fraternities between 2023 and 2024.
• Fourteen individuals, including current and former students, face felony or misdemeanor charges.
• The alleged ringleaders reportedly traveled to Philadelphia and New York to obtain large quantities of cocaine and used Snapchat and Venmo for transactions.
• Pledges at Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternities were allegedly instructed to cut and package cocaine as part of their initiation.
• Penn State placed Delta Upsilon on interim suspension and stated that Sigma Chi is not a recognized organization.
• The university is cooperating with law enforcement, and the Attorney General hopes Penn State will take appropriate action.
• This comes nearly a decade after another fraternity-related death at Penn State.