Gulfport — Federal officials said Thursday that 15 people have been indicted and 11 arrested in a firearms case on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Some are accused of selling possessing stolen firearms, selling firearms without a license or possessing firearms with obliterated serial numbers.

A news release from the Department of Justice said the 30-count indictment requests the forfeiture of 85 weapons. Fourteen of those indicted are from the Mississippi coast and one is from Grand Bay, Ala.

“This coordinated operation is part of ATF’s ongoing commitment to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our law enforcement partners working to reduce the illegal use of guns and dismantle violent gangs,” Phillip M. Durham, special agent in charge for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, said in the statement. “The guns which were taken from the hands of these violent offenders will make our community a safer place to live.”

Officials said Thursday that the indictments were unsealed and the arrests were made Wednesday. A trial is set to begin Aug. 12.

“Illegal trafficking in firearms is a danger to all Americans and a security threat to everyone,” said Gregory K. Davis, U.S. attorney for the southern half of Mississippi.

Investigators said Thursday they believe members of the Simon City Royals street gang are part of the illegal firearms ring.

They said more arrests are possible.

The news release did not specify which people were arrested.

It was not immediately clear whether those indicted are represented by attorneys.

The news release said they are:

— Cherish Deneen Sherrill, 21, of Gulfport, who was indicted on nine counts, including conspiracy, possession of stolen firearm, transfer of an unregistered firearm, unlawful manufacture of a firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. She faces a maximum 70 years in prison if convicted.

— Todd Keith Clark, 24, of Gulfport, who was indicted on 11 counts of conspiracy, possession of a stolen firearm, transfer of an unregistered firearm, unlawful manufacture of a firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 90 years in prison if convicted. — Wilton Joseph Cuevas, 24, of Gulfport, who was indicted on two counts of conspiracy and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 10 years in prison if convicted.

— Derrick Lee Rowell, 24, of Gulfport, who was indicted on three counts of conspiracy, transfer of an unregistered firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 20 years in prison if convicted.

— Robert Bruce Smith, 21, of Gulfport, who was indicted on four counts of conspiracy, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 25 years in prison if convicted.

— Patrick K. Clark, 48, of Gulfport, who was indicted on three counts of conspiracy, unlawful manufacture of a firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 20 years in prison if convicted.

— Codairo S. McCall, 24, of Gulfport, who was indicted on three counts of conspiracy, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 15 years in prison if convicted.

— Dante Lamar Cameron, 22, of Gulfport, who was indicted on three counts of conspiracy, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 15 years in prison if convicted.

— John Ashley Perrette, 24, of Saucier, who was indicted on five counts of conspiracy, possession of an unregistered firearm, transfer of an unregistered firearm, possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 35 years in prison if convicted.

— Jeffrey Allan Perrette, 21, of Saucier, who was indicted on three counts of conspiracy, possession of an unregistered firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 20 years in prison if convicted.

— Robert Lee Matthews, 20, of Gulfport, who was indicted on two counts of conspiracy and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum penalty years in prison if convicted.

— Kenneth Cody Cochran, 24 of Ocean Springs, who was indicted on two counts of conspiracy and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 10 years in prison if convicted.

— David Brent Watters, 21, of Gulfport, who was indicted on six counts of conspiracy, transfer of a firearm by an unlicensed person to an unlicensed out-of-state resident and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 30 years in prison if convicted.

— David M. Watters, 53, of Gulfport, who was indicted on seven counts of conspiracy, transfer of a firearm by an unlicensed person to an unlicensed out-of-state resident, felon in possession of a firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 40 years in prison if convicted.

— Robert Arnold Savage, 62, of Grand Bay, Ala., who was indicted on 13 counts of conspiracy, transfer of a firearm by an unlicensed person to an unlicensed out-of-state resident, felon in possession of a firearm and engaging in the business of selling firearms without a license. He faces a maximum 70 years in prison if convicted.