A Syracuse man, Uqoeon Lawrence, is sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms. The 29-year-old admitted to selling fentanyl and methamphetamine while using a shotgun to protect his operations, even bringing in guns from out of state to distribute unlawfully.
Lawrence’s case highlights a significant law enforcement effort against drug-related violence, reinforcing community safety. With a history of prior felony convictions barring him from firearm ownership, his arrest represents a coordinated response from multiple agencies, including the ATF and DEA, under the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative aimed at reducing violent crime.
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