Crime & Safety
Norristown Man, Illegal Alien, Charged for Firearm Possession: U.S. Attorney
A Norristown man who is in the country illegally faces up to 10 years in prison after allegedly making an illegal firearms purchase.
NORRISTOWN, PA -- A Norristown man whom authorities have discovered is an illegal alien has been charged with possession of a firearm, the U.S. Attorney's Office-Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced this week.
Federico Sanchez-Bello, 36, purchased the .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol on September 4, authorities said.
It is illegal for undocumented immigrants to own firearms.
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If convicted, Sanchez-Bello faces up to 10 years in jail, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Homeland Security Investigations assisted the Norristown Police Department in the investigation.
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