Laredo, Texas – Two Alabama men are facing serious federal charges after allegedly trafficking over 300 firearms, ammunition, and gun accessories across the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced that Emilio Ramirez Cortes, 48, a legal U.S. resident originally from Mexico, and his son, Edgar Emilio Ramirez Diaz, have been charged with smuggling and trafficking firearms and ammunition.
Both men were arrested and have already made their initial appearances in Laredo federal court. They are being held in custody until a detention hearing scheduled for October 31.
Federal officials said the arrest is part of a larger effort to halt the illegal movement of weapons into Mexico, where firearms are often funneled to dangerous cartels…