A 22-year-old man from Yuma, Arizona, has been sentenced to 52 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to obtain firearms using straw purchasers.
Omar Molina-Galeana pleaded guilty on June 13, 2023, to conspiracy, and was subsequently sentenced by United States District Judge David G. Campbell to 52 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
According to court documents, between November 3, 2021, and April 14, 2022, Molina-Galeana obtained 48 firearms using nine straw purchasers. Each straw purchaser made false statements and representations regarding the actual purchaser of the firearm(s) to gun stores in Arizona.
This case was part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives conducted the investigation in this case, and the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, Phoenix, handled the prosecution.
Molina-Galeana’s sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in gun trafficking and conspiracy, and serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such activities.
For more information on this case, please contact the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, at (602) 514-7650.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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