Jesus Guadalupe Covarrubias, a 39-year-old resident of Laredo, Texas, pleads guilty to charges related to the illegal purchase of firearms, including ten AK-style and twenty AR-style rifles, between February and July of 2021. His involvement drew the attention of law enforcement after they observed him and others loading weapons into vehicles at his property, leading to a significant investigation into firearm trafficking in the region.
As part of his plea deal, Covarrubias admits to orchestrating the procurement of these firearms by sending individuals to various stores to make the purchases on his behalf. He now faces a potential sentence of up to ten years in federal prison and a fine reaching $250,000, with his sentencing hearing scheduled to determine his fate. This case underscores ongoing concerns regarding illegal firearm sales and trafficking activities in the area.
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