3 Charged With Illegal Firearms, Drug Sales In Abington

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — Three men have been charged for illegal drugs and firearms sales, with police seeking one suspect who is not in custody.

Abington Police said they received information in March about an Instagram account being used to sell drugs in the township.

An investigation uncovered Jaan Qadeer Bacon, 22, of Willow Grove, who police said is responsible for the purchases.

The investigation also revealed that Bacon was involved in the sale and transfer of illegal firearms.

Detectives said that Nelson David Vasquez, Jr., 28, of Philadelphia, was involved in the unlawful sale of a handgun to another person.

Further investigation revealed that Bacon was also involved in a firearm “trade” with Xavier Smith, 23, of Dresher.

Police said Bacon provided Smith with a ghost gun (a firearm without a serial number, assembled from parts or kits), in return for a handgun with its serial numbers removed.

Arrest warrants were obtained for all three individuals involved, police said.

Police said Bacon turned himself in to police on Aug. 13. He was processed and arraigned on the related charges.

At the time that charges were filed, Smith was already in custody for another offense, police said.

Vasquez Jr. has yet to be taken into custody, police said.

Anyone who has information on the whereabouts of Vasquez or has further information for the case should contact Detective Dan Bullock at 267-536-1107 or dbullock@abingtonpa.gov. Refer to Case: 24-013302.