SCRANTON, Pennsylvania – A Hazleton man was brought to justice after pleading guilty to trafficking in large quantities of heroin in January 2016.
Ryan Hunsinger, 27, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute in excess of 100 grams of heroin. Hunsinger admitted to traveling to Philadelphia where he obtained more than 700 grams of heroin.
According to United States Attorney Bruce D. Brandler, agents and police seized more than 19,000 bags of heroin from Hunsinger’s vehicle on January 18, 2016, near Hazleton.
Hunsinger was indicted by a federal grand jury in Scranton in February 2016, as a result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Hazleton Police.
Defendant: Ryan Hunsinger
Criminal Charges: Possession with intent to distribute in excess of 100 grams of heroin
City and State: Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Date: January 18, 2016 (arrest date)
Sentence: Facing a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a potential maximum sentence of 40 years in prison
Hunsinger is currently detained in prison pending sentencing.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Francis P. Sempa is prosecuting the case, which is part of a district-wide initiative to combat the nationwide epidemic regarding the use and distribution of heroin.
This case was brought as part of a coordinated effort among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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