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Pittsburgh Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Heroin Trafficking
A Pittsburgh man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in a heroin trafficking ring. Andre Allen, 30, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison followed by eight years of supervised release by United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab.
According to court documents, Allen conspired to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 400 grams of heroin from January 2010 to March 3, 2011. On March 3, 2011, Allen was arrested in Pittsburgh and found to be in possession of $3,698.00 in United States currency and thirteen bricks of heroin inside his residence.
Assistant United States Attorney Craig W. Haller prosecuted this case on behalf of the United States. U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton commended the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, the Pittsburgh Police Department, the United States Postal Inspection Service, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office, the Ross Township Police Department, the Canonsburg Police Department, and the Allegheny County Police Department for their role in the investigation.
Allen’s sentence was announced on April 9, 2013, in federal court. The case was a result of a joint investigation that involved multiple law enforcement agencies. The investigation found that Allen was involved in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin, resulting in a significant amount of heroin being seized.
The sentencing of Andre Allen is a reminder of the serious consequences of heroin trafficking. Heroin trafficking is a serious crime that can have devastating effects on individuals and communities. The Pittsburgh Police Department and other law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to combat heroin trafficking and keep our communities safe.
In this case, the defendant was found to have possessed and distributed a large quantity of heroin, resulting in a significant sentence. The sentence is a reflection of the seriousness of the crime and the need to hold individuals accountable for their actions.
The case is a reminder that law enforcement agencies will continue to work together to combat heroin trafficking and other crimes. The Pittsburgh Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are committed to keeping our communities safe and holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: Andre Allen
- Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 400 grams of heroin
- City and State: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Exact Date: March 3, 2011 (arrest date)
- Sentence: 10 years in prison followed by eight years of supervised release
- Dollar Amount: $3,698.00
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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