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Penn State coke bust news: Agostino Abbatiello of Westbury, New York accused of being largest distributor in drug trafficking ring
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Officials have implicated Sigma Chi, Abbatiello's former fraternity, in the trafficking ring. An arrest has been made in connection with a drug bust at Penn State.
An arrest has been made in connection with a drug bust at Penn State. Agostino Abbatiello, formerly of the Sigma Chi fraternity, is accused of being involved in the case. He is specifically alleged to be the largest distributor in a cocaine trafficking ring.
Officials have implicated Sigma Chi, Abbatiello's former fraternity, in the trafficking ring. Abbatiello is from Westbury, New York. Further details about the arrest and the Penn State drug bust are available from the source.
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Published: August 19, 2026 ·
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