Missile-smuggling plot trial

Calif man gets 25 years for missile-smuggling plot

"..."The defendant's willingness to smuggle surface-to-air missiles into this country or anywhere is a frightening concept because there can be no confusion as to the purpose of such contraband," said Steven Martinez, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles office...."

Reference: www.sacbee.com .

California Missile Smuggler Convicted

SoCal Man Convicted in Missile Smuggling Case

"...missile plot is the nation's first conviction at trial under an anti-terrorism statute that outlaws the importation of missile systems designed to destroy aircraft, federal prosecutors said...."

Reference: www.nbclosangeles.com .