BIS Denies Export Privileges for Illegal Defense, Ammunition Exports

The Bureau of Industry and Security this week revoked export privileges for four residents of Texas who illegally exported defense items or weapons ammunition to Mexico.

Ernestina Hernandez-Juarez of Pharr was convicted June 25, 2019, after illegally exporting 40 “Level III AR500 steel body armor plates” to Mexico, BIS said. Hernandez-Juarez was sentenced to 18 months in prison and a $100 fine. BIS denied Hernandez-Juarez’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.

Edna Yaritza Zamarripa of Rio Grande City was convicted Sept. 25, 2019, after illegally exporting 2000 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm caliber ammunition to Mexico. Zamarripa was sentenced to 46 months in prison, three years of supervised release and a $100 fine. BIS denied Zamarripa’s export privileges for seven years from the date of conviction.

Consuelo Teresita Zamarripa of Rio Grande City was also convicted Sept. 25, 2019, after illegally exporting 2,000 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm caliber ammunition to Mexico, BIS said. Zamarripa was sentenced to 37 months in prison, three years of supervised release and a $100 fine. BIS denied Zamarripa’s export privileges for five years from the date of conviction.

Irving Aaron Rodriguez-Solis of Mission was convicted Oct. 17, 2019, after illegally exporting 3,000 rounds of 7.62 x 39 caliber ammunition to Mexico, BIS said. Rodriguez-Solis was sentenced to 30 months in prison and a $100 fine. BIS denied Rodriguez-Solis’ export privileges for five years from the date of conviction.