Iranian Arms Broker Busted at LAX in $70M Drone Deal Plot

Apr 20th 2026 3:28pm EDT

Federal authorities have arrested an Iranian national living in California, accusing her of orchestrating a large-scale international weapons trafficking operation involving Iranian-made drones, explosives, and ammunition destined for Sudan. According to a newly unsealed criminal complaint, 44-year-old Shamim Mafi was taken into custody at Los Angeles International Airport while allegedly attempting to leave the country. […]

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