MIAMI – In a massive blow to the firearms underworld, 13 defendants have been charged with firearms trafficking related offenses in the Southern District of Florida since January 2024, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
At the center of this operation is Jamaal Calloway, a 41-year-old Florida City man accused of dealing in firearms without a license, selling over 70 machine guns, and possessing machine gun conversion devices. Calloway’s operation was so brazen that he even sold pistols, rifles, and machine guns to buyers outside of Florida.
“Traffickers who illegally engage in the business of unlicensed firearms dealing contribute to the illicit flow of firearms into the black market,” said U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe for the Southern District of Florida. “All too often these powerful firearms then make their way into the hands of felons, gang members, and other violent offenders.”
According to the indictment, Calloway sold approximately 39 machine gun conversion devices that had the capability of enabling a semi-automatic firearm to discharge more than one shot without manual reloading and with a single function of the trigger.
On March 22, 2024, Calloway pleaded guilty to the charges. Sentencing is set for June 7, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Paul C. Huck.
ATF Miami investigated the case, which is part of the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) strategy. PSN is the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts, focusing on prevention and intervention efforts through community engagement and problem-solving partnerships.
HSI Miami Special Agent in Charge Anthony Salisbury said, “The illegal trafficking of weapons out of the United States is a top priority for HSI. These weapons are fueling the violence in our neighboring nations and continues to destabilize parts of the region.”
The 13 defendants charged in this operation are accused of smuggling firearms, dealing in firearms without a license, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and making a false statement in a firearms purchase.
Over 140 firearms were seized as part of this operation, a significant blow to the firearms trafficking underworld.
As the Department of Justice continues to crack down on firearms trafficking, it’s clear that the consequences of these crimes are far-reaching and devastating. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
U.S. v. Jamaal Calloway, Case No. 24-CR-20006, is just one of the many cases filed in the Southern District of Florida since January 2024. The full list of defendants and charges can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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