TAMPA, Fla. – A 60-year-old Tampa man is facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life in federal prison after pleading guilty to a series of drug trafficking and firearm charges. Jeffrey Hennig entered his plea following a sting operation that uncovered a stash of illegal weapons and narcotics in his residence, according to an announcement made by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.
The investigation centered on a series of transactions in March 2024. During that month, officers with the St. Petersburg Police Department coordinated a buy-bust operation where an undercover officer successfully purchased a .22 H&R Model 929 revolver from Hennig.
Investigators noted that the handgun’s serial number had been obliterated, making it a “ghost gun” that is difficult for authorities to track. Along with the weapon, Hennig sold the officer 50 rounds of ammunition and 28 grams of methamphetamine for a price of $200…