An investigation into drug and firearms trafficking in Carbon and Schuylkill counties has resulted in a Lansford man having pleaded guilty in federal court this month to the unlawful use of controlled substances while in possession of a firearm.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said Jordan Bachert, 29, entered the plea on Oct. 9 before Senior U.S. District Judge Edwin M. Kosik. A sentencing date is pending a pre-sentence investigation.According to U.S. Attorney Peter J. Smith, Bachert admitted to the offense in 2011 and 2012, during which he bought and possessed several firearms in Carbon County.Officials said the Nesquehoning and Lansford police departments assisted them in the probe.