A Chinese man living in the United States illegally was arrested Tuesday and accused of exporting guns and ammunition to North Korea and of planning to send other technology to the nuclear-armed pariah state.
At least two shipments of firearms and ammunition were sent, hidden in shipping containers, from the port in Long Beach, California, and on to Hong Kong and then North Korea, according to court documents.
In 2022, Wen said he was contacted by two North Korean officials in China who wanted him to send guns and ammunition to North Korea, the affidavit alleges.
The North Korean officials had more than guns and ammunition on their mind, according to the affidavit.
The North Korean officials also asked for military uniforms, which Wen said he believed would be use to help launch a surprise attack against South Korea, the document says.
Persons:
Shenghua Wen, ” Akil Davis, Wen, Wen “, Wen's, Star Safire
Organizations:
DOJ, Attorney’s, North, North Korean, Star, Emergency Economic
Locations:
United States, North Korea, Ontario, Southern California, Los Angeles, Long Beach , California, Hong Kong, Angeles, U.S, China, Texas, California, Korean, South Korea