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Defendant Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
A Pittston man has been sentenced for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that spanned over a decade.
Frank Louis Suriano, age 45, was sentenced to 30 months’ imprisonment by Senior United States District Court Judge Edwin M. Kosik for his involvement in a conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine between 2002 and April 2012.
According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, Suriano’s role in the conspiracy included driving to New York City on numerous occasions to obtain cocaine for distribution in the Pittston area.
A co-conspirator of Suriano, John Estock, was sentenced by Judge Kosik to 24 months’ imprisonment on October 8, 2013.
In addition to the 30-month term of imprisonment, Judge Kosik also ordered that Suriano be placed on supervised release for a period of four years following the service of his sentence, and that he pay a $600 fine.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.
Assistant United States Attorney John Gurganus prosecuted the case.
The evidence against Suriano included his numerous trips to New York City to obtain cocaine for distribution in the Pittston area.
Suriano’s sentence serves as a reminder of the consequences of involvement in cocaine distribution conspiracies.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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