A 23-year-old Orlando man has been charged with smuggling firearms from the United States to Canada.
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return of an indictment charging Jonen Castillo, of Orlando, with smuggling firearms from the U.S. to Canada. If convicted, Castillo faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
The indictment also notified Castillo that the United States intends to forfeit a Smith and Wesson firearm and four Glock firearms, which are alleged to be involved in the offense.
According to the indictment, between June 10 and June 29, 2023, Castillo concealed and attempted to export firearms from the United States to Canada, contrary to United States law and regulation.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and gun violence, and to make our neighborhoods safer for everyone.
