the Customs and Border Protection (Customs and Border Protectionfor its abbreviation in English) is of great importance – Confiscation of weapons, ammunition and magazines In it Port of Entry Laredo, Texas. The shipment was discovered Dec. 2 in a Toyota Tacoma truck that was trying to cross the border into Mexico.
According to a statement issued by Customs and Border ProtectionOfficers sent the truck for a more thorough secondary inspection. There they used a non-intrusive search system and had the support of a dog team, which was key to finding them he Illegal shipment.
Puerto Alberto Floresdirector of the Laredo Port of Entry, highlighted the agents’ actions: “This important exit compliance procedure reflects the dedication of our officers to Defend CBP’s border security mission and keep our communities safe border.”
As stated in the statement in detail. The vehicle was carrying a utility trailer. It was there that the illegal shipment was found, which was hidden among the legal goods. Specifically, it was found:
Agents from the Border Operations Bureau seized all of these items. (Ovo(for its abbreviation in English) of Customs and Border Protection. In turn, special members of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) launched a criminal investigation into the firearms proceedings.
CBP explains this on its website Primitive state In order to legally bring firearms into the United States, It is imported by a registered distributor.
“If you are a returning resident, you will need to provide proof that your firearms were in your possession when you moved out of the United States,” the agency explains. Which Verified using CBP Form 4457which handles sales receipt and insurance documents.
For her part, Members of the armed forces Firearms can be imported directlyalthough they must first obtain a permit from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
In late October, Customs and Border Protection agents, in cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Icefor its abbreviation in English) Discover shipment With more than 400 weapons Between the walls of the truck that was also headed to Mexico, he crossed Port of Laredo.
According to Fox news, The drivers have been identified like:
When initially inspecting the car, the agents noticed some violations, so they decided to take it for a secondary inspection. Then they found – 400 firearms of various calibres, large-capacity magazines, and thousands of ammunition.