KC Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Cocaine Trafficking, Illegal Firearm

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for his role in a cocaine trafficking conspiracy and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

Antoine R. Gillum, 22, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Greg Kays to 10 years in federal prison without parole.

On June 19, 2024, investigators of the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department contacted Gillum inside a gas station convenience store. Gillum had discarded a Taurus, Model G3, 9mm pistol in an aisle between merchandise. Gillum also discarded a pill bottle containing cocaine base, oxycodone and acetaminophen, and oxycodone. Officers searched the vehicle Gillum arrived in and located approximately 32 grams of cocaine base.

On May 6, 2025, Gillum pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jessica Jennings. It was investigated by the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department.

Operation Take Back America

This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.