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South Philly Trafficker Sentenced to 25 Years
‘: {‘text’: ‘A Philadelphia man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for leading a South Philly crack and heroin trafficking ring.’}, ‘
Antoine Clark, 31, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Gerald J. Pappert after being convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, and distribution or possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and heroin.
‘: {‘text’: “Clark was the leader of the ‘Friends’ and the ‘7th Street’ drug trafficking group, which operated in South Philly between 2014 and 2016. The group used a shared drug phone to take orders and communicate with customers, passing the phone off in shifts to keep the operation going almost 24 hours a day.”}, “
The FBI intercepted phone calls and text messages from the phone, documenting the defendants’ illicit activities.
“: {‘text’: ‘The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with the case being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Matthew Newcomer and Jason Grenell.’}, ‘
U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain said, "Drug trafficking is an insidious, dangerous activity that ruins neighborhoods. Antoine Clark was an expert at it, and now he will pay the price — to the tune of 25 years. That is the sort of just punishment that awaits drug dealers in federal court."
‘: {‘text’: “FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Driscoll added, "The FBI is committed to keeping communities safe from predators like Antoine Clark. Today’s sentence sends the message to drug organizations and gang members that if you traffick in illegal drugs, we will hunt you down and bring you to justice."”}, ‘
Clark was also ordered to pay a $1,700 fine and serve 10 years of supervised release after his prison sentence.
‘: {‘text’: ‘The investigation and prosecution of Clark and his co-conspirators, Gerald Spruell, 33, and Daniel Robinson, 37, is a major blow to the South Philly drug trade.’}, “
The FBI’s Philadelphia Division is committed to disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations like the 7th Street group.
“: {‘text’: “The U.S. Attorney’s Office is determined to protect communities ravaged by the drug trade, and will continue to investigate and prosecute those who engage in these illicit activities.”}, “
The case is a result of a long-term investigation by the FBI, with the assistance of the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
“: {‘text’: “As the investigation continues, it is clear that the ‘Friends’ and the ‘7th Street’ group were a major player in the South Philly drug trade, and their dismantling is a significant victory for law enforcement.”}}
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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