Feds dismantle alleged gun trafficking ring that funneled dozens of firearms from Georgia to Chicago gangs

Five people were charged federally in connection with a gun trafficking operation that moved firearms from Georgia to Chicago, according to court documents. Prosecutors alleged the ring supplied weapons to gangs involved in violent crimes in Chicago. The investigation was conducted by federal authorities including the ATF and FBI. Specific details about the number of firearms, the identities of those charged, and the timeline of the operation were not immediately available.

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