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Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 20 Years
A West Pittston resident has been caught distributing heroin to others in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. Robert Romasiewicz, age 20, has pleaded guilty to participating in a drug conspiracy that distributed heroin to others during a 13-month period.
According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, Romasiewicz admitted to regularly obtaining heroin in New Jersey and distributing it to others on multiple occasions in Luzerne County during January 2013 through February 24, 2014.
The charge against Romasiewicz resulted from an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Romasiewicz faces a potential maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
Romasiewicz also agreed to forfeit two firearms seized by agents during the investigation. Sentencing was scheduled for August 26, 2014.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Francis P. Sempa. The investigation highlights the growing problem of heroin distribution in Luzerne County.
As the battle against heroin trafficking continues, Grimy Times will keep you updated on the latest developments in this case and others like it. Stay tuned for more information on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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