UPDATE: Authorities have just seized 30 handguns linked to a smuggling operation at the Anzalduas Port of Entry in Texas, arresting two men in the process. The handguns, which include a dangerous 5.7-caliber FN Herstal known for its ability to pierce body armor, were hidden in a spare tire of a pickup truck, raising serious concerns about illegal arms trafficking to Mexico.
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations, conducted a vehicle inspection that uncovered the concealed firearms. The operation took place in Mission, Texas, a critical checkpoint on the border with Mexico.
The suspects, identified as Luis Torres Mujica, 30, from Guanajuato, and Jesse Joe Camacho, 28, from McAllen, Texas, are now facing serious charges of theft of property and firearm smuggling, both classified as second-degree felonies. The firearms were allegedly intended for delivery to Guanajuato, where gun ownership is heavily restricted, highlighting the potential for increased violence in that region.
Officials stated that the 5.7-caliber FN Herstal has garnered notoriety as a “cop-killer” weapon due to its high-penetration ammunition. The discovery of these weapons comes amid growing concerns regarding arms trafficking across the U.S.-Mexico border, which poses significant risks to public safety on both sides.
This seizure is part of a broader initiative by law enforcement agencies to combat the increasing flow of illegal firearms into Mexico. The situation remains developing as authorities continue to investigate the origins of the weapons and the extent of the smuggling operation.
What’s Next: The arrested individuals are scheduled for arraignment in the coming days. Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious activity related to firearms trafficking as they work to further dismantle these dangerous networks.
Stay tuned for more updates on this urgent situation as it develops.
