U.S. Attorney William C. Killian, left, speaks about gang arrests in Chattanooga during a Friday press conference.
Federal law enforcers are serious about sending people who illegally possess guns or deal drugs to prison for a long, long time.
U.S. Attorney Bill Killian and officials from federal and state law enforcement agencies on Friday announced the indictments of 25 Chattanooga residents and four Marion County residents on federal charges.
Chattanooga police picked up another 20 to 30 people on state charges.