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Slidell Man Pleads Guilty To Possession Of Machine Gun In Louisiana
A Slidell man has pleaded guilty to possession of a machine gun in Louisiana, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Cuong Quoc Tran, 39, admitted to possessing seven weapons found on a fishing vessel named the ‘Lucky Jean’ that had been converted into machine guns. The vessel was intercepted by the Coast Guard Cutter Tiger Shark on January 5, 2022, in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
During the safety search, Coast Guard personnel found multiple rifles capable of fully automatic fire. Tran was subsequently interviewed by agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and admitted to possessing the weapons.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives subsequently tested the weapons and found them to be fully automatic. Tran faces up to 10 years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $250,000, a period of up to 3 years of supervised release, and a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson praised the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and the United States Coast Guard Investigative Service in bringing Tran to justice.
The case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program aimed at reducing violent crime and gun violence in communities. Tran is set to be sentenced on July 17, 2025. Assistant United States Attorney Carter K.D. Guice, Jr. is prosecuting the case.
This is not the first time the Coast Guard has intercepted a vessel carrying illegal firearms. In 2019, a vessel was seized off the coast of Louisiana containing 150 firearms and ammunition.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has vowed to continue to crack down on gun violence and work with law enforcement agencies to keep communities safe.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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