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| Norberto De La Fuente Rodriguez |
While purchasing new or used clothing in the U.S. for resale in Mexico is extremely common, technically, legally, export declaration paperwork should be filled out.
A Brownsville man, Norberto De La Fuente Rodriguez, was stopped by Homeland Security agents on June 18, allegedly carrying "$3,000 of ropa usada" he'd not declared. (Any estimate of the value of clothing purchased at ropa usada outlets in the valley is subjective as it must be resold first before gaining any actual value.)
Mr. De La Fuente readily admitted to agents he'd not filled out the proper paperwork and then, in court December 19, before U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez of McAllen, plead "guilty."
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| Attorney David Lindenmuth |
De La Fuente's attorney, David Lindenmuth of McAllen, found the arrest and prosecution unusual, comparing it to "using a cannon to kill a mosquito."
Lindenmuth further stated: "It is unusual to see the prosecution unit (Organized Crime Unit) come after somebody this small, but they have the right to enforce the law when and how they see fit."
Sentencing is set for March 11 with De La Fuente facing a maximum of ten years in prison.
Source: @cbs4news
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I remember when the pinatas that were of copyrighted characters were not allowed into the USA, or maybe it was a rumor. The USA has so many rules, regulations etc but Trump is going to try and get rid of many rules and regulations to help business. Americans used clothes are valuable: good quality, fabric lasts longer etc People throw away a shirt because it is missing a button, or it has a small tear
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but Trump is not going to do shit for anyone but the very rich.
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