Robinson Abraham Esparragoza Regalado, 27, a citizen of Venezuela who resided in Miami, Florida, was sentenced to 27 months in federal jail for possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien. The sentence was introduced by John P. Heekin, United States Legal professional for the Northern District of Florida.
U.S. Legal professional Heekin stated: “Below the management of President Donald J. Trump and appearing Legal professional Normal Todd Blanche, Operation Take Again America was launched to dedicate the substantial sources of the Division of Justice towards capturing and eradicating the violent unlawful aliens who threaten the protection of our communities. My workplace continues to aggressively prosecute legal unlawful aliens, like this defendant, to maintain the residents of the Northern District of Florida secure.”
Courtroom paperwork mirror that the defendant is an unlawful alien unlawfully current in america, and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. On November 25, 2025, Florida Freeway Patrol pulled over the defendant’s automobile in Alachua County, and through a subsequent search of the automobile legislation enforcement situated a bag containing a Glock 9mm pistol. The firearm was outfitted with a 33-round prolonged journal, which was nearly totally loaded with ammunition.
“An unlawful alien present in possession of a loaded firearm poses a big menace to public security,” stated ICE Miami interim Discipline Workplace Director Matthew Elliston. “This case underscores the significance of robust partnerships amongst Florida’s legislation enforcement companies, whose coordinated efforts frequently guarantee the protection and safety of our communities via the identification and apprehension of people unlawfully possessing firearms.”
The case concerned a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, and the Florida Freeway Patrol. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Legal professional Adam Hapner.
This case is a part of Operation Take Again America a nationwide initiative that marshals the complete sources of the Division of Justice to repel the invasion of unlawful immigration, obtain the overall elimination of cartels and transnational legal organizations (TCOs), and defend our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
