Brazilian National Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Trafficking Firearms in Massachusetts
In a shocking turn of events, a Brazilian national has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for trafficking firearms in Massachusetts. Matheus Peroba, 21, who previously resided in Massachusetts unlawfully, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Margaret R. Guzman to 30 months in prison. He is subject to deportation proceedings upon completion of his sentence.
Peroba, who illegally entered the United States in approximately 2019, pleaded guilty in December 2024 to one count of trafficking in firearms and one count of unlawful shipment of a firearm through the United States mail. The investigation revealed that Peroba was a source of supply for firearms being illegally shipped from South Carolina to Massachusetts.
Law enforcement seized a range of firearms, including a Glock 26, model Gen5, 9mm semiautomatic pistol; a Diamondback Firearms, model DB9, 9mm semiautomatic pistol; a 31-round large capacity 9mm magazine; and a 10-round 9mm magazine. Additionally, they seized a Glock 43, 9mm semiautomatic pistol; two 6-round 9mm magazines; and approximately 51 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
The investigation was a collaborative effort involving the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives, Boston Field Division, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Boston Division, and the Milford Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Danial E. Bennett of the Worcester Branch Office prosecuted the case.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of firearms trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it. The sentence handed down to Peroba is a significant blow to those involved in this illicit activity and a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in Massachusetts.
Peroba’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea to one count of trafficking in firearms and one count of unlawful shipment of a firearm through the United States mail. His deportation proceedings will follow upon completion of his sentence.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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