Tucson Smuggler Faces Decade-Long Export Prohibition
Published Date: 8/28/2025
Notice
Summary
Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves from Tucson, AZ, got caught smuggling guns to Mexico and was convicted in November 2023. Because of this, he’s banned from exporting anything for 10 years, and any export licenses he had are now canceled. This means no exporting for a decade, starting from his conviction date, with serious consequences for his business activities.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
Ten‑Year Export Ban Ordered
Juan Manuel Cervantes-Aceves was convicted on November 30, 2023, of smuggling firearms and is denied export privileges for a ten‑year period that runs through November 30, 2033. From the date of the Order until November 30, 2033, he may not directly or indirectly participate in any transaction involving any commodity, software, or technology subject to the Export Administration Regulations, including applying for or using any export license or license exception.
Revocation of BIS Licenses
Any Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) licenses or authorizations in which Cervantes-Aceves had an interest at the time of his conviction have been revoked. The Order states the Office of Exporter Services decided to revoke those BIS-issued licenses tied to him at conviction.
Prohibition on Others Doing Business
The Order prohibits any person from exporting, reexporting, or transferring to or on behalf of the Denied Person any item subject to the Regulations, and forbids actions that facilitate the Denied Person acquiring, controlling, or servicing such items. This ban covers export, financing, servicing (installation, maintenance, repair, modification, testing), and other facilitation activities involving regulated items.
Order Can Extend to Related Entities
The Order states that any person, firm, corporation, or business organization related to Cervantes-Aceves by ownership, control, position, affiliation, or other connection in trade or business may also be made subject to the Order to prevent evasion. BIS may therefore apply the Order to related entities to block attempts to circumvent the denial.
Right to Appeal the Order
Cervantes-Aceves may file an appeal of this Order with the Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security. The appeal must be filed within 45 days from the date of the Order and must comply with Part 756 of the Export Administration Regulations.
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