Angel Aquino-Pineda, Attempted Firearms Smuggling, Texas 2013

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A Mexican man has been charged with attempting to smuggle 35 AK-47s to Mexico, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Angel Aquino-Pineda, 26, of Tijuana, Mexico, faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 fine if convicted.

Aquino-Pineda is accused of aiding, abetting and assisting another person to fraudulently and knowingly attempt to export the firearms from the United States to Mexico on October 29, 2013. He is also charged with possessing those firearms on the same date after being previously convicted of a crime, a violation of federal law.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Kingsville Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force. Assistant United States Attorney Hugo R. Martinez is prosecuting the case.

Aquino-Pineda’s indictment charges one count of smuggling firearms from the United States and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted, he will face a maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison and a possible fine of $250,000.

The investigation into Aquino-Pineda’s attempted smuggling operation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time. The case is a reminder of the ongoing threat of firearms smuggling and the importance of law enforcement agencies working together to prevent such crimes.

Aquino-Pineda’s case is a stark reminder of the dangers of firearms smuggling and the consequences of those who attempt to engage in such activities. The charges against him are a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies and their commitment to keeping our communities safe.

Angel Aquino-Pineda, REAL full name: Angel Aquino-Pineda, Exact criminal charges: Smuggling firearms from the United States and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, City and state: Corpus Christi, Texas, Exact date: October 29, 2013, Sentence or outcome: Up to 10 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 fine if convicted.

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