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He thought he had three shotgun sales, undercover federal agents were waiting
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, who is 40 years old, has multiple felony convictions and is barred from possessing firearms.
A Nederland man is facing federal prison time for attempting to sell shotguns illegally. The man, who is 40 years old, has multiple felony convictions and is barred from possessing firearms. He was caught by undercover federal agents who were waiting for him, believing he had arranged to sell three shotguns.
The man's name is Christopher Wade Garbett. Further details on the case are available from local news sources, including the circumstances surrounding Garbett's arrest and the specifics of his convictions.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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