Prosecutors in Montgomery County aim to sentence 43-year-old Scott Michael Grondin to at least 20 years in prison for leading a multi-county gun trafficking network. The organization is linked to the illegal trade of 16 firearms, with only six currently recovered, and is accused of facilitating the flow of weapons into criminal activity while also distributing controlled substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Grondin previously pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including the illegal sale of firearms and possession of altered weapons. Authorities allege he operated his trafficking operations from a Philadelphia apartment, using straw purchasers to acquire guns. The case highlights the connection between illegal firearms and violent crime, raising significant safety concerns within the community.
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