PITTSBURGH, PA — A resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison. The sentence also includes three years of supervised release following his conviction for violating federal narcotics laws. Yusuf Adekunle, aged 29, received the sentence on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from United States District Judge Christy Criswell Wiegand.
The conviction stems from a nine-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around the counties of Jefferson, Clearfield, and Allegheny.
According to the information presented to the court, Adekunle, along with three other individuals, chartered a private plane to transport six kilograms of cocaine from Houston to Pittsburgh International Airport. Upon obtaining a search warrant for the plane, investigators seized the cocaine from two pieces of luggage.
The court was also informed that between July 2020 and August 2021, Adekunle obtained and distributed between 20 and 40 kilograms of marijuana. During a search of Adekunle’s residence, agents seized approximately 700 grams of marijuana and a firearm.
Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan D. Lusty prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan commended the collaborative efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, United States Postal Service – Office of Inspector General, United States Postal Inspection Service, Internal Revenue Services, Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, Allegheny County Police, and Pennsylvania State Police. The Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, Clearfield County District Attorney’s Office, and the Clarion Borough Police Department also provided valuable assistance in the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Adekunle.
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