Gainesville, Florida - Robinson Abraham Esparragoza Regalado, 27, a citizen of Venezuela who resided in Miami, Florida, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by an illegal alien. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

U.S. Attorney Heekin said: "Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Operation Take Back America was launched to devote the substantial resources of the Department of Justice toward capturing and removing the violent illegal aliens who threaten the safety of our communities. My office continues to aggressively prosecute criminal illegal aliens, like this defendant, to keep the citizens of the Northern District of Florida safe."

Court documents reflect that the defendant is an illegal alien unlawfully present in the United States, and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. On November 25, 2025, Florida Highway Patrol pulled over the defendant's vehicle in Alachua County, and during a subsequent search of the vehicle law enforcement located a bag containing a Glock 9mm pistol. The firearm was equipped with a 33-round extended magazine, which was almost fully loaded with ammunition.

"An illegal alien found in possession of a loaded firearm poses a significant threat to public safety," said ICE Miami interim Field Office Director Matthew Elliston. "This case underscores the importance of strong partnerships among Florida's law enforcement agencies, whose coordinated efforts continually ensure the safety and security of our communities through the identification and apprehension of individuals unlawfully possessing firearms."

The case involved a joint investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, and the Florida Highway Patrol. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam Hapner.

This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.

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