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Machinegun Possession Lands San Antonio Man 71 Months in Prison
A San Antonio man has been sentenced to 71 months in prison for one count of possession of a machinegun, following a federal investigation.
According to court documents, Aden Ethan Cantu, 21, also known as Glock Mayne, unlawfully possessed multiple machinegun conversion devices, also known as switches. In total, Cantu was held accountable for the unlawful possession of 94 switches and other machinegun conversion devices, which he had been trafficking throughout the San Antonio community.
Cantu was arrested on December 15, 2023, and has remained in federal custody. He pleaded guilty to the charge on September 25, 2024.
“The possession of a machinegun conversion device is illegal,” said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “These devices are very often paired with stolen firearms and used in other criminal endeavors, and this sentence reinforces the message that trafficking these devices will not be tolerated in our community.”
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives investigated the case, with the assistance of Assistant U.S. Attorney John Fedock, who prosecuted the case.
Cantu’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea to the charge, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of trafficking in machinegun conversion devices. The sentence also highlights the commitment of law enforcement to combatting this type of criminal activity in the San Antonio community.
As the investigation continues, the public is reminded that the possession and trafficking of machinegun conversion devices is a serious offense, punishable by law.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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