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Nearly 1,500 guns seized, 20 people charged in major gang trafficking case
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michael Doudna , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The investigation yielded nearly 1,500 seized firearms. Federal charges have been filed against 20 individuals.
Federal charges have been filed against 20 individuals. Authorities claim these people were involved in a large operation that distributed drugs and trafficked firearms. A significant number of weapons were confiscated during the investigation.
The U.S. Attorney's Office, along with the ATF and FBI, participated in the investigation. Hundreds of seized weapons were displayed at a news conference.
The investigation yielded nearly 1,500 seized firearms. Further information about the case is available from the authorities who announced the charges and displayed the confiscated items.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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