Denver – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces Haitian national Peniel Olibris, age 32, was indicted on charges of smuggling goods, specifically firearms, from the United States.
According to the indictment, between April 8, 2019, and July 5, 2019, the defendant allegedly sent a semi-automatic firearm from the United States to Haiti. This is a violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Between October 19, 2019, and December 10, 2019, the defendant is accused of sending another semi-automatic firearm from the United States to Haiti in violation of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
The defendant made his initial appearance on July 28, 2022 before Magistrate Judge S. Kato Crews.
This case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Assistant United States Attorney Laura Cramer-Babycz is handling the prosecution.
The charges contained in the indictment are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Case number: 22-cr-00238.