California Man First in US to be Charged With Smuggling Greenhouse Gases

Published on March 5, 2024

A California man was arrested and charged with smuggling greenhouse gases from Mexico into the United States, the first prosecution of its kind in the country, the Department of Justice (DOJ) stated on Monday. Michael Hart, 58, of San Diego, faces the first prosecution in the United States to include charges related to the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM Act) for allegedly smuggling hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), commonly used as refrigerants. According to an indictment, Mr. Hart allegedly purchased refrigerants in Mexico and smuggled them into the United States in his vehicle, concealed under a tarp and tools. He then posted the refrigerants for sale on OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace and other sites, and sold them for a profit....

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