HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pa. Attorney General Michelle Henry said Thursday that seven individuals have been charged as part of an investigation into drug trafficking in Lehigh County.
- Pa. Attorney General Michelle Henry announced charges against seven individuals involved in drug trafficking in Lehigh County
- The six-month investigation by the AG's Bureau of Narcotics found a conspiracy among the defendants to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine
- During the search warrants, agents seized more than 7,000 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1,000 grams of cocaine, nearly 2,000 grams of marijuana and more
The six-month investigation by the AG's Bureau of Narcotics uncovered an alleged conspiracy among the defendants to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine.
Ismael Morales, Jessica Morales, Mario Morales, Salvatore Rispoli, Felix Torres, Paul Blackwood and Achim Smith face charges including corrupt organizations, possession with intent to deliver, conspiracy, dealing in unlawful proceeds and more.
"These arrests should serve as reminders to predatory dealers: we will investigate and prosecute drug traffickers in any and all communities."Pa. Attorney General Michelle Henry in a written statement
"The deliberate actions of these defendants to deal methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl destroyed lives for the sake of their own greed," Henry said in a written statement.
"These arrests should serve as reminders to predatory dealers: we will investigate and prosecute drug traffickers in any and all communities."
Agents confiscated 94 grams of fentanyl and 10 fentanyl pills with an estimated street value of about $19,000, Henry said.
The agents also seized more than 7,000 grams of crystal methamphetamine worth approximately $726,000, 1,000 grams of cocaine worth $100,000 and almost 2,000 grams of marijuana worth approximately $22,000. Additionally, they uncovered $65,000 in cash and 3 firearms, she said.
Senior Deputy Attorney General Christie Bonesch has been named prosecutor in the cases.
