Dossier
illegal firearms export
Coverage of illegal firearms export in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese National Pleads Guilty to Acting at the Direction of North Korea to Export Firearms, Ammo, and Technology to North Korea
A Chinese national illegally exported firearms, ammunition, and military technology to North Korea through the Port of Long Beach, concealing items in shipping containers. Acting under direction from North Korean government officials, the defendant received approximately $2 million in compensation and has pleaded guilty to federal charges.