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USCIS Assisted in the Investigation Leading to 18 Brazilian Nationals Charged; More Than 100 Firearms Seized in Federal Crackdown on Firearm Trafficking

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USCIS assisted in a yearlong federal investigation in Massachusetts that resulted in charges against 18 Brazilian nationals and the seizure of more than 100 firearms in an illegal firearm trafficking crackdown. The agency provided investigative support to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston. This case demonstrates USCIS collaboration with law enforcement on criminal investigations involving foreign nationals.
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This month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston announced the results of a yearlong federal investigation into illegal firearm sales across Massachusetts. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation.

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