Cocaine Ring Busted at Penn State | Newark News

A massive cocaine ring allegedly operating at Penn State has been exposed, with 13 students and one parent charged. The operation, active from 2023 to 2024, reportedly moved tons of cocaine through off-campus fraternity houses like Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi, where members—including pledges—were allegedly involved in cutting and bagging drugs as part of hazing rituals. A 24-year-old from Long Island, Agostino Abbatiello, is accused of running the operation and remains at large with a warrant; his alleged accomplice Robert Zanolla, also from Long Island, was arraigned and posted $250,000 bail. Authorities say these students were trafficking from New York and Philly to fuel demand on campus, revealing how deeply entrenched underground economies can become in academic settings. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37028da0a9b120b3