Read the Beforeitsnews.com story here. Advertise at Before It's News here.

By Science and Technology
Contributor profile | More stories

Story Views
Now:
Last hour:
Last 24 hours:
Total:

Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Trafficking Firearms to Guyana

Sunday, February 26, 2017 2:44

% of readers think this story is Fact. Add your two cents.

ATLANTA – Jermine T. Prosper was sentenced to five years in prison for smuggling and trafficking approximately 50 firearms to Guyana during a two-year period. Prosper legally purchased the firearms in the Atlanta area with the intention of smuggling the guns to Guyana and later selling them there.

“Prosper smuggled the firearms he purchased in Atlanta to his home country of Guyana, knowing that those weapons would be sold on the streets,” said U. S. Attorney John Horn. “His greed mattered more than the danger these firearms posed to the citizens of Guyana. This successful prosecution reflects federal law enforcement’s dedication to combating illegal firearms smuggling, whether here or abroad.”

“Criminals must understand that there are serious repercussions for illegal trafficking of firearms. ATF and our law enforcement partners will contribute all necessary time and effort to ensure that these criminals are brought to justice,” said Special Agent in Charge Wayne Dixie.

“Identifying and stopping the Illegal exportation of weapons is one of HSI’s highest priorities to stem the flow of violence by criminal networks,” said ICE Homeland Security Investigations Atlanta Special Agent in Charge Nick S. Annan. “This case illustrates the excellent collaborative partnership between HSI and ATF working together to achieve a common goal.”

According to U.S. Attorney Horn, the charges and other information presented in court: Between October 2013 and November 2015, Prosper, a lawful permanent U.S. resident, purchased over 50 firearms from two local federal firearms licensees, including 34 nine millimeter pistols, eight .380 caliber pistols and six .25 caliber pistols. Prosper subsequently hid the firearms in shipping barrels and then smuggled them to Guyana where an unknown associate sold them on the streets.

In early 2016, Prosper sold multiple firearms to a fellow Guyanese national who intended to ship them to Guyana. Because Prosper had successfully smuggled firearms from the United States, he offered to smuggle the firearms to Guyana on that person’s behalf. During their final transaction in April 2016, Prosper sold four additional firearms to this Guyanese national. Prior to delivering the firearms, Prosper obliterated the serial numbers on the weapons so they would not be traced back to him.

Jermine T. Prosper, 39, of Conyers, Georgia, was sentenced to five years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release. Prosper was convicted for violating Title 18, United States Code, §§ 922(a)(1)(A) and 923(a); and for violating Title 18, United States Code, § 924 (a)(1)(A) on February 2, 2017, after he pleaded guilty.

This case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations.

Assistant United States Attorneys Tracia M. King and Phyllis Clerk prosecuted the case.

Source: http://criminal-justice-online.blogspot.com/2017/02/man-sentenced-to-five-years-in-prison.html

Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world.

Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.

"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.

Please Help Support BeforeitsNews by trying our Natural Health Products below!

Order by Phone at 888-809-8385 or online at https://mitocopper.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomic.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Order by Phone at 866-388-7003 or online at https://www.herbanomics.com M - F 9am to 5pm EST

Humic & Fulvic Trace Minerals Complex - Nature's most important supplement! Vivid Dreams again!

HNEX HydroNano EXtracellular Water - Improve immune system health and reduce inflammation.

Ultimate Clinical Potency Curcumin - Natural pain relief, reduce inflammation and so much more.

MitoCopper - Bioavailable Copper destroys pathogens and gives you more energy. (See Blood Video)

Oxy Powder - Natural Colon Cleanser! Cleans out toxic buildup with oxygen!

Nascent Iodine - Promotes detoxification, mental focus and thyroid health.

Smart Meter Cover - Reduces Smart Meter radiation by 96%! (See Video).

Comments

Online:
Visits:	1,604,063,825
Stories:	8,152,065