Minnesota – -(AmmoLand.com)- Acting United States Attorney Dennis Holmes announced that a Guatemala City, Guatemala, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Delivering Package with Firearms without Written Notice to the Carrier, Transferring Firearms to Out of State Resident, Making False Statement in Connection with a Purchase of Firearms, and Smuggling Goods from the United States.
Jordi Raul Rogel-Rodas, a/k/a “Jordy Raul,” age 23, was indicted on April 6, 2021. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Veronica L. Duffy on April 20, 2021, and pled not guilty to the Indictment.
The maximum penalty upon conviction is up to 10 years in federal prison and/or a $250,000 fine, 3 years of supervised release, and up to $800 to the Federal Crime Victims Fund. Restitution may also be ordered.
The Indictment alleges that on April 27, 2020, June 11, 2020, August 3, 2020, October 30, 2020, and November 24, 2020, Rogel-Rodas, in connection with the attempted acquisition of several firearms, falsely indicated he was purchasing firearms for himself, when he was, in fact, buying them for another person.
The Indictment also alleges that on January 6, 2021, Rogel-Rodas, not being a licensed firearms dealer, mailed seven firearms and 939 rounds of assorted caliber ammunition to someone residing in Guatemala.
The charges are merely accusation and Rogel-Rodas is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm, and Explosives and Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Clapper is prosecuting the case.
Rogel-Rodas was released on bond pending trial, which has been set for July 20, 2021.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
ATF is the federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating violations of the federal firearms and explosives laws and regulations. More information about ATF and its programs can be found at www.atf.gov.
Jerks like him may be another reason that WE cannot get enough ammo here in the USA.
Probably the same court-judge that released a Somali man that was pimping children with the excuse that it was common where he came from
Every time I’m in court with these illegals (used to live in TX), they demand a spanish interpreter and then say ‘talk to my lawyer’ via the interpreter. Or act like they don’t understand and delay the proceedings.
Throw The SOB in Federal Prison, Because that is what they would do with the legal citizens of White Privilege, Afro-Americans, Hispanic, etc., etc.…
Would that not be the best form of equity, considering that is what Joebama’s administration projects?…
My first question is did this guy enter the U.S. legally, if not why not throw that charge at him also. What gang does he belong to,MS13 or another?
We aren’t being told all the facts of the case and the government is good at keeping the full truth from it’s citizens.
Joe Biden will Probably give this Criminal Alien Illegal Trespasser a Presidential Pardon for unknown reason he will never have to answer for, and at the same time steal the Second Amendment from US Citizens via Executive Order. That’s his style; he hates America and true American Patriots. And then he will just walk away from the podium and off the stage if anyone even comes close to asking a question about his actions while reaffirming that he is just being fully transparent per his pledge during election.
defense is really quite simple , where are the fbi and atf agents who gave guns to the cartels??? not in jail no export permit or license, they did not use one why should I need to do something they dont , and as for guns in central America there was wars there for 30 or so years there are tons of guns :machine guns , just not many modern pistols. we supplied both sides in a few of the wars one of the things I have been involved in that I am not proud of contras deal
That’s right, just keep the borders open. What could go wrong?
… I agree – the “plea deal” will be some misdemeanor, with “fine, waived”.
Either the guns are worth more than the cash he was previously sending or BATFE attempting another “gun running” scheme.
Im gonna tell y’all right now, he just got away with it cause he ain’t never gonna show back up in court. Once he was let out on bond he was gone, like yesterday. He has changed his name and has most likely picked up some more firearms to send home too, if not for defense for when they do find him, IF they do. That’s a big if. lol