L.A. Police Officer Charged With Trying to Export Guns
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A Los Angeles police officer was indicted for attempting to illegally export guns to Belize, where he owns a private security firm.
Johnny Augustus Baltazar surrendered to authorities Monday and is scheduled to appear in federal court later in the day.
Prosecutors say Baltazar attempted to illegally ship a container packed with 10 guns and 1,500 rounds of ammunition to Belize. His indictment follows a probe by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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An ICE spokeswoman did not immediately know the name of Baltazar's attorney.
Baltazar, who is on administrative leave from the Police Department, is charged with unlawful interstate transportation of a firearm and ammunition.