A Warwick man has been convicted of illegally buying and selling 16 firearms without a federal license, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Ademola Kayode, Jr., 30, was found guilty of possessing a firearm as an unlawful user of controlled substances, making a false statement during the purchase of firearms, and two counts of making false statements to  federal agents, a statement from prosecutors reads. The verdict came Oct. 20 following a three-day trial in U.S. District Court jury on Oct. 20.

The case against Kayode stems from a 16-month investigation on the part of ATF agents and other law enforcement officials.

“According to the government’s evidence presented at trial, an investigation by ATF agents determined that between March 25, 2015, and July 16, 2016, Kayode falsely asserted on ATF background forms required for gun purchases that he was not a user of controlled substances, when in fact he was,” the U.S. Attorney’s statement reads. “In total, Kayode purchased sixteen firearms in sixteen months from federally licensed firearms dealers in Rhode Island and Georgia during this period, in addition to others on the Internet.

Kayode came to the attention of ATF agents because of his repeated purchases of firearms in a relatively short period of time, often the same or similar model. An investigation determined that Kayode repeatedly sold firearms without a federal firearms license to do so, and at least five of those firearms ended up in the hands of individuals who were legally prohibited from possessing them.”

Kayode’s sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 8.