Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Trafficking

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SCRANTON, PA — On Friday, U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani sentenced Roberto Magobet, age 45, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, to 15 years imprisonment for drug trafficking.

According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, Magobet previously pleaded guilty on March 6, 2023, to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of methamphetamine and fentanyl.  On August 31, 2021, state parole agents were attempting to conduct a residence inspection at Magobet’s residence in Jim Thorpe when they observed a package of methamphetamine on the front porch.  A search of the residence revealed seven grams of fentanyl and 243 grams of pure methamphetamine, along with drug packaging materials.

The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Jim Thorpe Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jenny P. Roberts prosecuted the case.

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