Officials have charged 7 people who, allegedly, ran a gun and drug trafficking operation in North Philadelphia.
Seven people -- six from Philadelphia and one from Norristown -- were arrested for, officials say, buying guns at a gun show, 'obliterating' serial numbers and selling them to those prohibited from owning a firearmLaw enforcement officials in Montgomery County have arrested seven people -- six from Philadelphia and one from Norristown -- in an effort to dismantle, what they called, a gun and drug trafficking organization that illegally bought and sold firearms along with methamphetamine.
Officials said the organization operated out of a home along the 2300 block of North 9th Street in North Philadelphia, where Grondin, Kenna and Figueroa-Marko lived.According to a statement on the arrests, officials began an investigation into this group after members of the organization attended the Oaks Gun Show, where members of the group"purchased multiple firearms and exhibited suspicious behavior.
Grondin, Kenna and others then sold the firearms to other individuals who were not able to legally purchase their own firearm, officials said. The charges for each individual in this case vary, officials said, but offenses include corrupt organizations, conspiracy, firearms offences and other charges.
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