Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
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Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX for allegedly trafficking weapons to Africa for the Iranian government.
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Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport by federal agents on Saturday night for alleged arms trafficking. Federal prosecutors suspect Mafi was dealing weapons to contacts in Africa, including Sudan, on behalf of the Iranian government. This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about illicit arms proliferation and the potential involvement of state actors. The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed her detention.
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Federal agents arrested Shamim Mafi, and the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles confirmed her detention.
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