David Morris, a Georgia resident, has been charged with trafficking firearms and cocaine into New York City after reportedly selling 47 firearms to undercover NYPD officers in recent sting operations. The sales, which occurred near Catherine Slip and South Street, form part of a broader investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the NYPD aimed at curbing illegal arms and drug distribution in the city.
If convicted, Morris could face a minimum of five years and a maximum of life in prison, highlighting the severe penalties associated with firearms trafficking during drug offenses. Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathryn Wheelock is prosecuting the case under Operation Take Back America, underscoring ongoing efforts to tackle the dangerous intersection of illegal firearms and drugs.
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