Yonaiker Guacaran-Naval/Venezuela/Handgun Possession, Large Capacity Magazine

ICE Denver arrested Yonaiker Guacaran-Naval, 24, a citizen of Venezuela who is unlawfully present in the United States. According to arrest records, he has a pending state case alleging unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a large capacity magazine. These are allegations, not convictions; the criminal charges will be adjudicated in the appropriate court under the required burden of proof. Guacaran-Naval was taken into custody without incident and transferred to immigration detention, where he will remain while removal proceedings advance before an immigration judge.

Unlawful handgun possession is typically charged when a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm or lacks the required authorization under state law. Evidence in such cases often includes recovery of the firearm during a lawful stop or search, serial number checks, and officer testimony documenting control, location, and circumstances of the seizure. Possession of a large capacity magazine is a separate offense in jurisdictions that restrict devices capable of holding more than the statutory round limit; proof commonly consists of the seized magazine, capacity markings, and photographs or measurements that verify the element.

During intake, immigration officers complete biometric identity verification, compile certified arrest paperwork, and review immigration history for presentation in court. The immigration and criminal tracks proceed independently: any outcome in the state case will be reflected in the immigration file but determined by the criminal court, while the immigration judge addresses removability and custody under federal law. If a final order of removal is issued, officials will coordinate necessary travel documentation with the receiving government and arrange transportation in accordance with standard procedures. Until then, detention continues under the current custody determination.