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Firearm Trafficking Ring Busted in Wyoming
A multi-agency investigation has led to the indictment of five defendants accused of conspiring to traffic firearms in Wyoming.
The defendants, including Sherwin J. Williams, 26, of Lancaster, California, Tierra Holland, 33 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Darwin Francisco Thomas, 33, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Dexter Alfred Thomas, 31, of Gardena, California, and Phillip Martin Flores, of Las Vegas, Nevada, face charges of conspiracy to make false statements during the purchase of firearms and to unlawfully transport and transfer firearms outside of the state of Wyoming.
The indictment alleges that the defendants engaged in a complex scheme to traffic firearms, violating federal laws and putting public safety at risk.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Timothy J. Forwood, with the support of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation; Laramie Police Department, and the Cheyenne Police Department.
The trial is set to begin on January 18, 2022, and is expected to last eight days.
The indictment serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of firearm trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat this crime.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for future cases involving firearm trafficking in Wyoming.
Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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