Texas Man Convicted of Arming Cartels in Large-Scale Firearms Case
· Texas Border Business
A federal jury in Del Rio, Texas, convicted Bobby Brandon Galvan, 30, for firearms trafficking linked to the La Nueva Familia Michoacana cartel. Evidence revealed he straw purchased 24 AK-47 rifles, which were sent to Mexico, contributing to cartel violence. Galvan was arrested on July 29, 2025, and indicted on August 20 for conspiracy and straw purchasing. He faces up to 80 years in prison. This case is notable as one of the first trials under a new firearms trafficking statute. Eighteen co-defendants have pleaded guilty, and federal authorities emphasize their commitment to dismantling illegal arms networks.
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