Tag: firearms_trafficking
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Illegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Over 90 Firearms
An illegal alien from Mexico, Samuel Rodrigo Melo Santos, pleaded guilty to firearms offenses after an ICE-assisted investigation revealed he bought 91 guns and 40,000 rounds of ammunition for illegal resale.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Samuel Rodrigo Melo SantosFirearms traffickingIllegal alienHomeland Security InvestigationsGuilty pleaMexicoCrime & JusticeU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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ICE Arrests "Worst of the Worst" Criminal Illegal Aliens for Heinous Crimes
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes including negligent homicide, child sexual abuse, and firearms trafficking. Nearly 70% of ICE arrests target individuals charged or convicted of crimes in the U.S.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues ICEU.S. Department of Homeland Securitycriminal illegal aliensarrestschild pornographyfirearms traffickingnegligent homicide
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 11 Illegal Aliens in Multi-State Trafficking Case
Eleven illegal aliens from Venezuela and Colombia face federal charges for sex, drug, and firearm trafficking following a Homeland Security Task Force investigation, with ten arrested across four states.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Federal Grand JurySex TraffickingDrug TraffickingFirearms TraffickingOhioHomeland Security Task ForceIllegal AliensFBI
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New Haven Gang Members Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, and Drug Charges
Sixteen alleged members of New Haven's "Stand On Business" gang face federal charges including racketeering, two murders, numerous attempted murders, and drug and firearms trafficking following a long-term investigation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues New HavenStand On Business (SOB) gangRacketeeringMurderDrug TraffickingFirearms TraffickingFBI
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Four Charged in Chicago Suburb After Attempted Robbery of Federal Agents During Undercover Operation
Four individuals face federal charges, including attempted robbery and firearms trafficking, after an undercover operation in Country Club Hills, Illinois, led to a confrontation where federal agents were allegedly targeted and shots were fired.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Firearms TraffickingAttempted RobberyUndercover OperationCountry Club Hills, IllinoisFederal AgentsAmir A. FaganDemond EdwardsFBI
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Eastern District of Texas Secures Major Victories in Homeland Security Task Force Operations
The Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney’s Office announced significant results from its Homeland Security Task Force investigations in May 2026, with 25 charged, five convicted, and five sentenced to 944 months for drug and firearms trafficking.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Homeland Security Task ForceEastern District of TexasDrug TraffickingFirearms TraffickingCriminal OrganizationsFederal PrisonFBI
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Eight Sentenced to Prison in Burlington County Wiretap Investigation for Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Firearms Trafficking
Eight individuals in Burlington County, New Jersey, received prison sentences for fentanyl, cocaine, and firearms trafficking following a federal wiretap investigation. Mansfield Johnson was sentenced to 225 months for his leading role.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues FentanylCocaineFirearms TraffickingBurlington CountyMansfield JohnsonWiretap InvestigationNew JerseyFBI