Neighbors blow the lid on Iranian arms dealer’s shady LA lair - and the steady stream of late-night arrivals
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Shamim Mafi, a 44-year-old accused arms dealer, was arrested at LAX and allegedly operated an arms brokering network from her Woodland Hills townhouse on behalf of the Iranian regime.
- Neighbors reported suspicious activity at Mafi's residence, including frequent visits from shady men, strange noises at night, and unusual behavior such as a man smoking on the balcony despite smoking bans.
- Mafi is charged with brokering deals involving Iranian drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition destined for Sudan, allegedly working closely with Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security.
- Court records reveal Mafi used an Oman-registered company, Atlas International Business, to facilitate weapons sales, including a $70 million contract for Iranian-made Mohajer-6 armed drones supplied to Sudanese forces engaged in a civil war since 2023.
- Iran has faced accusations of violating a UN arms embargo in the Sudanese conflict, with its drones reportedly used by Sudan's government forces.
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