UNC Frat Evicted Following Multiple Drug Trafficking Arrests

A fraternity at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has been kicked out of their house, following a large-scale drug trafficking bust last month that resulted in the arrest of nearly two dozen current and former students at UNC, Duke University, and Appalachian State University.

In December the UNC chapters of Kappa Sigma, Phi Gamma Delta, and Beta Theta Pi were suspended after being linked to the drug dealing ring on campus. As a result, the Alpha Mu Housing Foundation, which owns the house used by Kappa Sigma, has terminated the lease with the fraternity, effective January 18.

In a letter, Benjamine Cone, III, president of the foundation, wrote about the group's decision to oust the UNC chapter.

"Based on the very serious allegations against the Chapter and the actions of the University and Fraternity, the Foundation has no choice but to terminate the Lease, effective immediately," wrote Cone.

After authorities announced the arrest of 21 individuals, many of whom were former students at UNC, the university's chancellor released a statement addressing the situation.

"We are extremely disappointed to learn of these alleged actions on our campus," said Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz. "The university is committed to working with law enforcement to fully understand the involvement of any university individuals or organizations so that disciplinary action can be taken."

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