Tampa, FL – A convicted felon was arrested after deputies recovered a gun and drugs during a search warrant in Tampa.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Gang Unit detectives executed a search warrant on Santa Monica Drive, leading to the seizure of a stolen 9mm Glock pistol, ammunition, narcotics, and drug paraphernalia.
Authorities identified the suspect as William Gonzales-Zamot, 31, who is described as a known gang member with multiple prior felony convictions. Deputies said the firearm recovered had been reported stolen in a previous case.
Gonzales-Zamot was arrested and faces multiple charges, including possession of an operable machine gun, felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, and possession of a controlled substance. He is also charged with trafficking in fentanyl in amounts between 4 and 14 grams.
According to investigators, the case remains part of ongoing efforts to target illegal firearms and narcotics activity tied to gang-related operations in the area. Officials did not release additional details about how long the investigation had been underway.
The seizure of fentanyl—an opioid linked to overdose deaths nationwide—highlights continued concerns among law enforcement about its presence in local communities.
The arrest may be particularly relevant to young residents and commuters in the area due to ongoing gang enforcement activity and public safety efforts.
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