Gun Traffickers Caught, Dozens of Firearms Seized

In a major crackdown on gun trafficking, federal agents in Brooklyn have arrested four suspects and seized dozens of firearms in a massive operation. According to the indictment, Yashiya Louisdor, 23, of Brooklyn, Zaire Alman, 23, of Douglasville, Georgia, Marques Seals, 23, of Douglasville, Georgia, and a fourth defendant, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly conspired to traffic over 40 firearms in just three months.

The arrests were made yesterday, and the suspects are set to be arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. During the arrests, 33 guns, including several rifles and shotguns, were recovered. The operation was a joint effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the New York City Police Department (NYPD), and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

“As alleged, in just three short months the defendants attempted to bring over 40 guns into our community to sell them on our streets, including selling near an elementary school,” stated U.S. Attorney Breon Peace. “Thanks to our Office and our law enforcement partners, this gun trafficking ring has been dismantled and we hope this sends a message to all who seek to profit from the illegal gun trade that we will not stop in our efforts to keep our community safe.”

The indictment alleges that the defendants made multiple sales of at least 40 illegal firearms, including semi-automatic and defaced weapons, between February 2024 and April 2024. The defendants conducted many of these firearms sales in a vehicle in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, which was at a busy intersection and mere blocks away from an elementary school and a sports venue and concert arena.

“This indictment highlights NYPD investigators’ ongoing intelligence-driven efforts to pinpoint, arrest, and hold accountable gun traffickers,” stated NYPD Commissioner Edward A. Caban. “Allegedly selling these illegal firearms in broad daylight, close to a school, makes these charges especially disturbing. Along with our partners at the ATF and the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, the NYPD vows to remain relentless in our quest to eradicate gun violence in all New York City neighborhoods.”

The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s General Crimes Section. Assistant United States Attorney Katherine P. Onyshko is in charge of the prosecution, with the assistance of Paralegal Specialist Peiyuan Lo.