A Boston man has been arrested on federal charges that he allegedly smuggled guns between the US and The Dominican Republic.
The US Attorney says federal officials intercepted a shipping container from Brooklyn, New York where 4 Glocks and more than 500 pounds of ammo were hidden.
According to charging documents, "It is alleged that Alexis Lara Herrera purchased four Glock firearms seized in the Dominican Republic from federally licensed firearms dealers. Herrera was also allegedly in communication with multiple co-conspirators throughout the shipment. A search of his phone allegedly showed his engagement in firearms smuggling, including texts and a photo of multiple guns. Additional evidence recovered from the forensics of Herrera’s cell phone indicated that he allegedly discussed numerous shipments of firearms to the Dominican Republic, including one in June of 2023 after authorities seized this shipment."
The container headed to New York. 26-year-old Alexis Lara Herrera has been arraigned in federal court, pleaded not guilty and faces ten years in prison and a 250 thousand dollar fine.
(Department of Justice Photo)