Federal agents in Atlanta uncover a vast gun trafficking network, seizing over 200 firearms, including military-style rifles and handguns, linked to Mexican drug cartels. This operation, spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), reveals efforts aimed at disrupting a significant illegal arms flow intended for cartel violence across the U.S.-Mexico border.
The investigation yields not only firearms but also 24 kilograms of methamphetamine, 4 kilograms of fentanyl, and cash, with 14 individuals arrested, many using fake documents to purchase guns. Officials stress the importance of targeting this trafficking, emphasizing that it is just as critical as the ongoing drug trade, posing serious threats to domestic and international safety.
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