Susan C. Dunbar Acting Executive Associate Director, Management and Administration | U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement
Susan C. Dunbar Acting Executive Associate Director, Management and Administration | U.S. Immigration And Customs Enforcement
A Georgia woman has pleaded guilty to smuggling firearms into Mexico, following an investigative effort by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The case involves Mirna Luna, 38, who attempted to cross into Mexico at the Brownsville/Matamoros port of entry on December 15, 2024. Court documents revealed that during a secondary inspection, authorities discovered 17 firearms and 27 magazines hidden in the gas tank of the Nissan car Luna was driving.
Luna admitted ownership of the car, stating she is the sole driver. She lacks a firearms export license and has not applied for one. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. accepted Luna's plea, with sentencing set for July 8. She could face up to 10 years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000. Luna is currently in custody pending her sentencing.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jose Esquivel and Ana Cano from the Southern District of Texas.
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