Meth Dealer With 4 Illegal Firearms Busted In King Of Prussia: Police
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA — A meth dealer who illegally owned four firearms was busted in King of Prussia and charged in federal court this week, authorities announced.
Norman Copper, 32, of Philadelphia, has been charged with numerous counts.
Copper was found possessing an unknown quantity of methamphetamine back on Jan. 24, officials said Monday, adding that he intended to sell it.
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Because Copper is a previously convicted felon, he was not allowed to own firearms. But he had three semi-automatic handguns and one AK-style semi-automatic rifle on him when he was arrested, police said.
He faces life in prison if convicted on all drug and firearms offenses.
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Upper Merion Police and Montgomery County Detectives were assisted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives in their investigation.
A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.
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