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Farrell man pleads guilty to fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

The maximum total sentence is up to 250 years in prison and a fine of $16,250,000.

Friday, September 22nd 2023, 10:35 PM EDT

By Corey Vallas

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FARRELL, Pa. - A Mercer County man has been convicted of drug trafficking crimes in federal court.

Maurice Brooks, 36, of Farrell, pled guilty to fentanyl and cocaine trafficking crimes Thursday.

Brooks was indicted in August 2022 on charges of distributing or possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine on eight occasions in May and June 2022 and with possessing a gun after a prior felony conviction on June 2, 2022.

Farrell man pleads guilty to fentanyl and cocaine trafficking

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