illegal arms trade

Federal authorities have arrested Shenghua Wen, a Chinese national living illegally in the United States, on charges of smuggling weapons, ammunition, and restricted technology to North Korea. Wen, who resided in Ontario, California, allegedly concealed firearms and other materials in shipping containers routed through the Port of Long Beach.

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada reveals that the 39-year-old suspect used a sophisticated operation to funnel the illicit goods. The weapons and materials were first shipped to Hong Kong, where intermediaries coordinated their final delivery to Pyongyang. Estrada accuses. . .