Press Release
☷OMB Gang Member Sentenced on Firearms Trafficking and Fentanyl Distribution Charges to 276 Months in Federal Prison
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ( By Press Release office)
Apr 07,2024
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A 20 - year - old man from Des Moines , Armani Eugene Gates , was sentenced to 276 months in federal prison for his involvement in firearms straw purchasing and trafficking , as well as distributing fentanyl . Gates , a member of the OMB gang , arranged for the illegal acquisition of firearms through straw purchasers and sold them to other gang members and associates . Some of the guns recovered were used in gang - related shootings , and Gates also led efforts to distribute over 3 . 5 kilograms of fentanyl . During a federal search in July 2023 , fentanyl pills , firearms , and cash were seized , leading to Gates ' arrest . After serving his prison term , Gates will have to serve five years of supervised release . Des Moines Police Chief Dana D . Wingert emphasized the impact of successful investigations like this on reducing violent crime in Central Iowa . ATF Kansas City Field Division Special Agent in Charge Bernard Hansen highlighted the importance of legislation like the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in combating illegal firearms trafficking . The ATF ' s NIBIN technology has been a huge help for law enforcement in our efforts to reduce violent crime . We are committed to protecting the public and cracking down on illegal firearms trafficking . This is a big win for public safety and we ' re grateful for the hard work of our law enforcement partners . Special thanks to the U . S . Attorney ' s Office and all those involved in prosecuting the case . This investigation was a joint effort by ATF , Des Moines Police Department , and other agencies . It ' s part of Project Safe Neighborhoods , a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making our communities safer . This case was prosecuted under the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act , targeting illegal firearms trafficking . The success of this case was thanks to leads from the ATF ' s NIBIN technology , which helps link firearms to crimes and prevent future violence . To learn more about NIBIN , visit https://www . atf . gov/firearms/national - integrated - ballistic - information - n .
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