BUFFALO, NY – A multi-national man is facing federal charges after allegedly running a cross-border gun smuggling operation, according to court documents unsealed today. Jeshua Lion Myers a/k/a Dually, 28, a citizen of Canada, the United States, and the Bahamas, stands accused of trafficking in firearms, a crime that carries a potential 15-year prison sentence.
The case, spearheaded by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael J. Adler, centers around Myers’ boasts to an informant working with Canadian law enforcement. He allegedly claimed he could fulfill “large orders” of firearms, sourcing them from stores and websites across the United States. The plan? To funnel these weapons across the border into Canada, where they would be sold at a hefty profit.
Homeland Security Investigations’ Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST) caught wind of the scheme and initiated a sting operation. On December 20, 2023, undercover agents successfully purchased 19 firearms from Myers for $33,000. The haul wasn’t limited to guns; Myers also supplied an assortment of magazines, ammunition, and other weapon components, all intended to arm the Canadian black market.
But Myers wasn’t content with just one shipment. Shortly after the December deal, he allegedly traveled to Miami, Florida, to arrange for the purchase of even more firearms, continuing his efforts to arm Canadian criminals. This brazen attempt to expand his operation sealed his fate, leading to his arrest and subsequent detention.
The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New York Field Division, the Ontario Provincial Police, and HSI units in both Buffalo and Miami. Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino (HSI) and Assistant Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan DiGirolamo (ATF) oversaw the operation, highlighting the interagency cooperation needed to combat cross-border crime.
Myers made his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael J. Roemer and is currently being held without bail. It’s crucial to remember that these are allegations, and Myers is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This case serves as a stark reminder of the persistent threat of illegal firearms trafficking and the dedication of federal agencies to disrupt these dangerous networks.
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