Father and son arrested for allegedly smuggling 400 firearms into Mexico from US
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FIRST ON FOX: ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents in Laredo, Texas, arrested a father and son accused of smuggling hundreds of firearms, including rifles, magazines, and ammunition, into Mexico after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered hidden compartments in two trailers along the U.S.-Mexico border.
On October 23, CBP officers working at the Laredo Bridge 2 Port of Entry pulled over two southbound truck trailers and stopped them for inspection.
Agents said they noticed irregularities on the walls of the trailer.
A secondary inspection revealed false compartments filled with an arsenal: approximately 400 firearms of various calibers, high-capacity magazines and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
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Authorities said more than 400 firearms were found in two secret compartments in the trailers. (HSI Laredo)
HSI officials said the weapons went to Mexico, where cartels have fueled ongoing violence.
The drivers were identified as lawful permanent resident Emilio Ramirez-Cortez and his son Edgar Ramirez-Diaz, a U.S. citizen. Both were arrested on federal firearms trafficking charges and turned over to the U.S. Marshals pending their first court appearance.
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ICE said the investigation is ongoing and additional charges or suspects may be identified at a later date.
ICE did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
