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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Fake teen girl profile led to kidnapping, unraveling Pennsylvania crime ring

Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg

Six individuals face charges for operating a criminal organization called Always Running Plays involved in kidnappings, robberies, extortion, and illegal gun trafficking across the Philadelphia area.

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  1. Phl17

    Fake teen girl profile led to kidnapping, unraveling Philadelphia-area crime ring (opens Phl17)

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    Six individuals face charges for operating a criminal organization called Always Running Plays involved in kidnappings, robberies, extortion, and illegal gun trafficking across the Philadelphia area.

  2. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Fake teen girl profile led to kidnapping, unraveling Pennsylvania crime ring (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    Six individuals face charges for operating a criminal organization called Always Running Plays involved in kidnappings, robberies, extortion, and illegal gun trafficking across the Philadelphia area.

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