Sisters, age 65 and 70, accused of dealing heroin

[May 01, 2009]  STROUDSBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A northeastern Pennsylvania prosecutor said he's shocked that two sisters accused of selling heroin are 65 and 70 years old.

Monroe County District Attorney David Christine told reporters Wednesday that to look at the suspects, it's hard to believe the charges they face.

Police said the women are believed to have been dealing heroin out of their Stroudsburg-area homes for almost six months and pulling in about $10,000 a week in sales.

A 28-year-old Allentown man was accused of being their supplier.

[Associated Press]

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