Gainesville man indicted on federal gun-smuggling charges

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A 31-year-old man has been indicted on charges related to an alleged attempt to smuggle guns into Mexico, Justice Department officials announced Wednesday.

Jose Barron faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted. His trial is scheduled to begin Sept. 2 in Gainesville.

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