BIS Denies Export Privileges for Illegal Ammunition, Weapons Exports

February 17, 2022 |Penalties and Courts

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

Abdiel Padron Madrid of New Mexico was convicted June 17, 2020, after illegally exporting 6,380 rounds of “various caliber ammunition” to Mexico, BIS said. Madrid was sentenced to 57 months in prison with credit for time served, three years of supervised release and a $200 assessment. BIS denied Madrid’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.

Bianca Garcia-Rodriguez of Texas was convicted Jan. 8, 2020, after illegally exporting 3,600 rounds of .223 caliber ammunition to Mexico. Garcia-Rodriguez was sentenced to three years of probation and a $100 assessment. BIS denied Garcia-Rodriguez’s export privileges for five years from the date of conviction.

Luis Curiel-Trevino of Texas was convicted Jan. 14, 2020, after illegally exporting 700 rounds of super .38 caliber ammunition and about 100 rounds of .45 caliber auto-ammunition to Mexico, BIS said. Curiel-Trevino was sentenced to 46 months in prison and a $100 assessment. BIS denied Curiel-Trevino’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.

Luis Martin Camarena of Texas was convicted Sept. 26, 2019, after illegally exporting two Ruger AR-556 rifles, two Smith and Wesson M&P15 rifles, one Century Arms International Mini-Draco pistol, one Century Arms International C308 rifle, one FNH M249 rifle and related ammunition to Mexico, BIS said. Camarena was sentenced to 52 months in prison with credit for time served, three years of supervised release, a $5,000 criminal fine and a $100 assessment. BIS denied Camarena’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.

Ramon Aguilar-Manriquez of Texas was convicted July 23, 2019, after illegally exporting about 2,070 rounds of assorted ammunition, including 30-06 caliber, .270 caliber, .38 special ammo, .22 caliber and .22 VMR caliber rounds, BIS said. Aguilar-Manriquez was sentenced to 34 months in prison, two years of supervised release and a $100 assessment. BIS denied Aguilar-Manriquez’s export privileges for 10 years from the date of conviction.