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Gainesville Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking in Federal Court

Gainesville, Florida – Trai Williams, 28, of Gainesville, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute more than 100 grams of carfentanil (an analogue of fentanyl) and other controlled substances. 

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  • Trai Williams, 28, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in Gainesville.
  • He was found in possession of over 100 grams of carfentanil and other controlled substances.
  • The case highlights ongoing issues with drug distribution in Florida.

Gainesville Federal Court Drug Plea Details

Northern District of Florida Drug Charges

— Gainesville, Florida – Trai Williams, a 28-year-old resident of Gainesville, has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to drug trafficking. Specifically, he admitted to possessing with the intent to distribute over 100 grams of carfentanil, a powerful analogue of fentanyl, along with other controlled substances.

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