Man charged for trafficking guns purchased in Berks County to Dominican Republic for profit

MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. – Authorities say a New York man is facing charges after allegedly purchasing firearms in Berks County in order to ship them to the Dominican Republic for resale.

50-year-old Johany Melendez of The Bronx is charged with multiple counts of making false statements.

Authorities say Melendez admitted to buying five guns and shipping them to the Dominican Republic where they could be sold…

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