HARRISBURG – In a shocking turn of events, two Harrisburg men are facing severe consequences for their alleged involvement in a methamphetamine trafficking ring. Steven Seibert, 42, and Dennis Banegas, 46, have been charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of up to life.
According to the indictment, Seibert and Banegas were involved in a conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine between October 2018 and January 2019. On January 7, 2019, they allegedly attempted to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Dauphin County. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Pennsylvania State Police investigated the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Christian T. Haugsby is prosecuting the case.
The indictment charges Seibert and Banegas with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, as well as attempted possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. If convicted, they will face severe penalties, including life imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of up to life.
The case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program, a program aimed at reducing violent crime. PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.
Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations, and all persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court. The case will proceed to trial, where the evidence will be presented, and the verdict will be determined.
Seibert and Banegas are accused of being involved in a methamphetamine trafficking ring, and their alleged actions have serious consequences. The case highlights the importance of the PSN Program in reducing violent crime and bringing perpetrators to justice.
As the case continues, the community will be watching closely to see the outcome. The defendants’ fate will be determined in court, and the verdict will be a crucial step in bringing closure to this case.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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