Philadelphia DA charges suspects in major Northeast Philly drug, gun scheme

The Brief

  • District Attorney Larry Krasner will announce charges in a major drug and gun case in Northeast Philadelphia on Friday, May 8.
  • The investigation led to the seizure of firearms, ammunition, narcotics, and thousands of dollars.
  • Details about the defendants and specific charges have not yet been released.

PHILADELPHIA District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the Dangerous Drug Offenders Unit plan to announce charges against defendants tied to a large-scale drug distribution and gun manufacturing operation in Northeast Philadelphia, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

Announcement scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia

What we know:

The District Attorney’s Office says the investigation resulted in the seizure of firearms, ammunition, narcotics, and thousands of dollars.

The announcement is set for 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 8, at the Pennsylvania State Police Troop K headquarters on Belmont Avenue.

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