Pennsylvania Man Receives 12-Year Sentence for Machine Gun and Marijuana Offenses

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Scranton man sentenced to 12 years for possessing machine gun and intent to distribute marijuana.

Naim Mustafa House, a 28-year-old resident of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug distribution and illegal firearm possession, according to an announcement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The sentence was handed down on February 24, 2026, by United States District Judge Karoline Mehalchick.

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The case originated on July 8, 2024, when officers from the Scranton Police Department initiated a traffic stop involving a vehicle in which House was a passenger. Upon the stop, House fled the scene on foot and was subsequently apprehended hiding beneath a porch. A search conducted incident to his arrest revealed marijuana packaged for distribution on his person. Further investigation uncovered an additional 30 grams of marijuana and a 9mm Glock handgun, identified as a Glock 7, within a backpack belonging to House. This firearm was notably equipped with a device that allowed it to be converted from a semi-automatic weapon to a fully automatic one. The weapon was also found to have an extended magazine loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition. The investigation into the matter was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Scranton Police Department.

This sentencing underscores the federal government’s commitment to prosecuting individuals involved in both drug trafficking and the illegal possession of high-capacity and convertible firearms. Residents in communities facing issues with drug-related crime and illegal firearms can expect continued enforcement actions aimed at improving public safety.

Article by Mel Anara, based upon information from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Pennsylvania

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