Why Santee, California’s William Schmeck was accused of trafficking in illegal firearms, ammunition in 1991

William "Bill" Lee Schmeck and three others were charged in 1991 for illegal firearms trafficking in California. Schmeck, a U.S. Navy SEAL, along with his co-defendants, faced six felony counts after federal agents seized a large cache of weapons. They pleaded not guilty, and Schmeck's bail was set at $150,000.