U.S. Guns Arm Mexican Drug Cartels

[mrreynolds]

Licensed weapons dealers are abundant near the border. 'Straw buyers' assist the traffickers.

By Richard A. Serrano, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
August 10, 2008

SIERRA VISTA, ARIZ. -- High-powered automatic weapons and ammunition are flowing virtually unchecked from border states into Mexico, fueling a war among drug traffickers, the army and police that has left thousands dead, according to U.S. and Mexican officials.

The munitions are hidden under trucks and stashed in the trunks of cars, or concealed under the clothing of people who brazenly walk across the international bridges. They are showing up in seizures and in the aftermath of shootouts between the cartels and police in Mexico.

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[deadeye72]

I think it was CNN that ran this story a few months ago. It was discussed on here as well.


E.T.A. This is the link to the other thread.

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...mment-cnn.html