Task force seizes guns, drugs after traffic stop

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested a man and seized guns and drugs after a traffic stop on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Marshals.

Gabriel Moore, 23, was charged with possession of a schedule drug with intent to distribute/sell, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a firearm while in the commission of a dangerous felony.

On Oct. 22, task force members said they saw a car with multiple motor vehicle violations that was driving recklessly and at a high rate of speed on Range Line Road.

Agents said the car was stopped, and Moore identified himself. Task force members seized drugs, two handguns, an AR-15, and several magazines.

Arrests as of Tuesday, via the Memphis Safe Task Force

  • Total Arrests: 1,267
  • Firearms Seized: 239
  • Homicide Charges: 9
  • Narcotics-Related Arrests: 142
  • Firearms Charges: 127
  • Warrants Served: 501
  • Probation/Parole Violations: 2
  • Sex Offense Charges: 51
  • Other Crimes (not listed above): 192
  • Juvenile Arrests: 29
  • Known Gang Members Arrested: 104
  • Missing Children Located: 67
  • Search Warrants Executed: 21

WREG cannot independently confirm numbers reported by the task force…

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