Illinois man indicted on federal firearm, drug trafficking charges

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, Ill. - An Illinois man has been indicted on federal firearm and drug trafficking charges.

Xzavior Smith, 22, of Roscoe, has been charged with possession of a firearm as a previously convicted felon, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Smith was arrested Thursday, authorities said.

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The drug possession charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. The illegal firearm possession charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison.