Iranian national arrested at LAX on suspicion of trafficking weapons on Iran government's behalf
Summary
An Iranian national named Shamim Mafi was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport for allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government. She is accused of helping sell drones, bombs, and ammunition made in Iran to Sudan and is expected to appear in court soon.Key Facts
- Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested Saturday night at LAX.
- She is suspected of trafficking weapons for the Iranian government.
- The weapons include drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition.
- These weapons were allegedly sold to Sudan.
- Mafi became a lawful permanent U.S. resident in 2016.
- She faces charges under U.S. law 50 U.S.C. § 1705.
- If convicted, she could be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison.
- Mafi is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in downtown Los Angeles on Monday afternoon.
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