8. Into Mexico.. Our own government is gifting military weapons to Mexico & those arms are being used by the cartels. Sorry, man -- at least 150 Mexican civilians have been hurt or killed by weapons the ATF let enter Mexico. Never heard of Fast and Furious? So, you would come in, say hello, shoot the shit, ask him about his kid. SHARE AK-47 favorite gun of cartels WASHINGTON Convicted gun smuggler John Phillip Hernandez of Houston was likely not the kind of customer that Bushmaster Firearms International had in mind when he purchased 14 of the company's .223 caliber AR-15s at Houston area gun shops in 2006 and 2007. CJNG video shows off high-powered guns:Why a viral drug cartel video showing off tanks and taunts is bad news for the US. Hell, our source might have sold El Chapo that very rifle. A recent report reveals 60 percent of all confiscated weapons in Mexico are seized in the three states of Tamaulipas, Guerrero, and Jalisco, with 7 out of 10 weapons confiscated coming from the United States. The "El Presidente" model is popular in Mexico because it is one of the few guns legally available there, according to the Violence Policy Center. Mexican Cartels Are Arming Themselves to the Teeth With Powerful US Sniper Rifles High-powered .50-caliber rifles can be purchased legally in most of the U.S. and they keep showing up in the. MEXICO: Stop the flow of Immigrants going north and maybe we will do something about guns going south across the border. Drug cartels have the flashiest of weapons in their arsenal. Not with all their progressive laws. Many interesting behind-the-scenes bits have happened during the 20 years of telling tales about our favorite trailer-park residents, Bobs never bought Christmas seals he told me he wouldnt know what to feed them, Below you, an entire other world operates. This is how the cartels get the vast majority of their arsenal. I do like tacos though. So same basic rules as slinging coffee at Starbucks, only with slightly higher stakes if somebody doesn't buy your fake smile. Men claiming to speak for Mexico's most powerful drug cartel have released a video threatening to murder . Of course, these same quoted Mexican officials made no mention of changing their own to laws to allow the little people to own some cold steel with which they could protect themselves and their families from corrupt federales and cartel predators. The tribes in America are not allowed to do things like that, instead they have to follow 3 sets of laws, otherwise a lot of white Americans would move to the reservations for some liberty. The Central Intelligence Agency was intimately involved with the federal government's infamous "Operation Fast and Furious" scheme to send American weapons to Mexican drug cartels while. Gunmen who left behind at least one M82riflewere seen spraying the armor-plated car ofpolicechief Omar Garcia Harfuch with high-velocity rounds. Do it.' It is also one of the weapons of choice fordrugcartels, according to theMexicangovernment, which this week filed a lawsuit in theUS District Court in Massachusetts against the company and 10 other gun manufacturers. . RELATED:Documents allege Texas DPS spying on Mexico. Frankly, Im rather impressed you are still standing at all. Last week, the Treasury sanctioned two Mexican businessmen and four Sinaloa Cartel members in connection with the illicit methamphetamine and fentanyl trade. See I figured they were big fans of German guns, going back to that huge illegal arms contract HK won for the cartels awhile back. There must be a mistake. . This article would have you believe the American guns are coming from civilian sources.. one point left out of the article is that the cartels also like American hand grenades. An NSSF survey last year found that 44 percent of owners of these weapons are active-duty or former military or law-enforcement personnel, and the typical owner is 35, married and has some college education. A straw purchase is when someone buys a gun legally, but then hands it over illegally to another person. Straw purchases for others are a violation of federal firearms law. Cartels often use drug profits to pay Americans to buy weaponsfor them at retail stores andgun shows, called straw purchases. The sheriff believes cartel coyotes are making between $1,000 and $1,500 for every person brought into the country. The perfect moment to strike, of course! Some are Russian, some Cuban made. Robert Evans just wrote a book, A Brief History of Vice, where he experiments with strange ancient drugs. Because they could be doing a hell of a lot more to fight smuggling into the country and to protect their own good guy guns from being stolen. And that region continues struggling with. Would they be interested in Hello Kitty grips or SpongeBob sights? Agents launched 534 investigations, seized $29 million and intercepted more than 1,200 guns, 4,700 magazines for semi-automatic and automatic weapons and 700,000 rounds of ammunition headed to. You have lost 4,020 Federal, State, and Municipal Police killed by the cartels. California gun-control activists credited that state's low total to strict state firearms laws that severely limit sales of military-style weaponry. It is also the native land ofruthless Mexican cartel bossRubn Oseguera Cervantes,a top U.S. target with a $10 million reward for information on his whereabouts. Formed by ex-military men who became armed enforcers for the Gulf Cartel, the Zetas split with their former patrons nearly three years ago and have since become one of Mexico's largest and most . They know how to pull the wool over your eyes.". Roger Clemens makes surprise appearance at Astros' Spring Training, Hiker captures 'once-in-a-lifetime' photo of wildlife at Brazos Bend State Park, Houston Rockets poised to reap benefits from Eric Gordon trade, Texas congressman's breaks with GOP could lead to censure, Proposed Texas bill gives tax cuts to heterosexual families only, These bites won big at the Houston rodeo's foodie awards, Heres how you can watch 'Daisy Jones and the Six', Here's what Lina Hidalgo carb-loads before a long run, Houston police ticket man for feeding homeless people. [see the above; Israel, China, Brazil, and many other big arms makers also chip in plenty. 12 of 29 13 of 29 Guns and munitions confiscated from alleged Mexican drug dealers . ), We want USA to be majority white! Under tight security, an anonymous New York federal court jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict in the drug trafficking case against ex-Public Security Secretary Genaro Garca Luna. U.S. agents also are helping train Mexican police on investigative techniques and evidence collection and improving intelligence sharing, Lestrange said. Being monitored by the ATF, so But as the government attempts to stem the flow of drugs across the US border - it is these military-grade guns which are being smuggled in the other direction. Besides, the Belgian five-seven was supposed to be the ultimate status symbol], Tijuanas Director of Public Safety, Marco Antonio Sotomayor, says most of the guns flowing into his city come from north of the border. Two women were killed in the crossfire when rival gangs started shooting at a popular sidewalk restaurant in Tulum. A gold-plated AK-47 rifle seized to alleged leader of "The Resistance" drugs cartel, Ramiro Pozos Gonzalez, aka "El Molca", is presented to the press in Mexico City, on September 12, 2012. ", It was a good gig for a while. Theycould each face up to 10 years in prison. ReporterKarolSurez contributed to this story. But the weapons that Hernandez and his associates purchased ended up in the hands of Mexican drug cartel pistoleros, including the Bushmaster .223 that was later used to kill four police officers and three secretaries in Acapulco. It got to the point where we would give the ATF our cellphone numbers. October 19, 2022 The typical image of violent, heavily armed Mexican drug cartels tends to leave out one very important fact: Texas is the source for many of those guns. Once inside the U.S., Century Arms converts the rifles into military-style AK-47s capable of holding 30-round magazines. Mexican officials want to disarm America so the can finally claim Texas again and spread there filth into the lungs and veins of every Godless heathen that exists :). Its a very symbolic weapon in the narco world and for the narco esthetic, Grandmaison said. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration blames CJNG and the Sinaloa Cartel for the bulk of America's illicit fentanyl, the top killer during the deadliest drug epidemic in U.S. history. weapons to Mexico. Holder and Obama spoiled the Mexican Cartels by sending them all those quality US made weapons while they ran the show in Washington. Not the party of civil rights,, wait the Democratic Party is not nor has it ever been the Party of Civil Rights as it has always opposed and still opposes the Constitution; it has been and continues to be the Party of Civil Right Suppression, the Party of Slavery, the Party of the KKK, the Party who opposed voting rights,, (just Google it, Google any historic Democratic Politician in history). The Hearst survey of court cases found these weapons among the top 10: The Belgian-made FN Herstal Five-SeveN: Some versions of this pistol hold 10 rounds; others have a 20-round capacity. Criminal gangs that wish to project power often post photos on social media of their members toting M82 gunsand latest military gadgets, mimicking the style of special forces units. The problem isnt cartels sneaking (civilian) guns from the U.S. Oh, surprise, surprise, who was AG of California when this was happening?? "We have adequate laws on the books. One room of the museum is dedicated to narco culture. In May 2008, Mexican federal police raided a suspected trafficker house in Culiacan, a long-standing drug hotbed in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. I do not fault Mexico for failing to try, but I do wonder if somebody down there on the anti-cartel side is simultaneously trying to fail? They want the firearms only in the hands they want so that they can execute their plan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. But, the ATF's "sell guns to cartels and then maybe try to catch them if we've got time" plan actually dates back to the Bush Administration. As of 2018 you have lost 395 servicemen killed and 137 missing, presumed killed by over 100,000 cartel fighters. ", The cartels were smart enough to pick buyers who wouldn't instantly set off alarm bells (aka clean-cut and often white). In summer, a command intercepted a dozen tourists after being mistaken for members of a rival cartel. Top ATF officials have said in congressional testimony that 90 percent of the guns submitted for tracing by Mexican authorities are from the United States. Violence is rampant across Mexico. Tijuanas Director of Public Safety, Marco Antonio Sotomayor, says most of the guns flowing into his city come from north of the border. He sent in the federal police along with army units in an attempt to eliminate high value . "Operation Fast And Furious," the one you've actually heard about, launched in 2009. If you want to keep guns out of the country, you do not appear to be making any real effort at it. Tell you what, you let me have what the Cartels are able to get from the Mexican Military and Ill let you have what I have now. We were a large store you meet these border patrol agents coming to pick up extra stuff. American firearms power a brutal conflict that has claimed more than 100,000 lives. Accessories?". Of theguns used in crimes in Mexico and traced back to the United States, about 41% camefrom Texas, he said. Mexico: 18 bodies found after suspected drug cartel gun battle The bullet-ridden bodies of 18 men were discovered in Zacatecas state after apparent confrontation between suspected. AP/Eduardo Verdugo. Bullet holes are seen after a battle between the CJNG and Los Viagras cartels in Aguililla. A gun that can shoot through tanks is pretty useful for that. Working together across 18 different countries over the course of 10 months, the consortium investigated the global networks of Mexican drug cartels and their political connections around the world. It depicts one cartel member dressed in a garish shirt, cowboy hat and belt buckle. Then, basic questions: Did you feel they knew what they were buying? A Hearst Newspapers survey of 1,600 guns purchased mostly in Texas and Arizona which were either shipped to Mexico or intercepted en route shows the Bushmaster .223 AR-15 ranks second among firearms apparently used in drug warfare. Workers repair the facade of City Hall riddled with bullet holes in Villa Union, Mexico, in December 2019, after a gun battle between a heavily armed drug cartel assault group and security forces. Bushmaster describes the AR-15 rifle, a civilian version of the U.S. military's standard-issue M-16, as intended "for law enforcement, security and private consumer use." U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers with an Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team were screening traffic headed out of Laredo on the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge in October when they noticed a bundle under the carriage of Vasquez's SUV, secured with black ties. From the finest gems, to gold-plated weapons, law enforcement officials say these accused drug dealers have a passion for flashy things. By Jared Olson. Even the much worshiped pre-64 Winchester Model 70s were laughed at by the Europeans when they were first marketed even though the pre-war guns were not all that bad but workmanship after WWII went down rapidly at Winchester. See any connections here? ", Once the purchase was completed and the "customer" left the store, " the money was counted with the cameras watching it. Cartels:As Mexican drug groups cut in on avocado sales by extorting growers, armed locals fight back. CDC reinstates mask recommendation for planes, trains, While U.S. hits new job quitting record, this man set his own record 84 years at the same company, The U.S. housing market is historically overvalued. National Police Chief Gen. Oscar Naranjo, holds a handgun seized to Colombian drug lord and former paramilitary leader Pedro Guerrero Castillo, known as "Cuchillo" (Knife), as he speaks during a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, on December 29, 2010. While they had been gun-running since 2006, a 2011 report by the inspector general criticized the agency for dedicating too many resources to busting straw purchasers and not enough at busting the cartel guys doing the buying. Those Ma Dueces & full auto Norinco Type 56 carbines arent coming from America, duh], In addition to weapons from the States working better, Mexico cartels view firearms as status symbols, retired DEA agent Jack Riley told The San Diego Union-Tribune: It is really important to these criminal organizations, who stay in business by the threat of violence and through the use of violence; and the tools that they prefer to do that with are American-made guns. [whats the status symbol aspect have to do with anything? The Chicago study proved guns used in crime were often at least 11 years old and had passed through many hands making it impossible to trace them to the person that used them in a crime. That sounds great, but the agent working with our source and his store told everyone that the charges wouldn't stick: "Our agent was pretty candid with us: He let us know the guys doing it had been arrested. From 2006 to 2013, the program expanded until it exploded into the stupidly named "Fast And Furious" scandal. They are still covering for the Obama administration. Diaz is one of 360 suspects arrested so far duringOperation Without a Trace, an ongoingcrackdown launched nearly two years ago by Homeland Security Investigationsand U.S. Customs and Border Protection to intercept illegal guns, saidJoseph Lestrange, division chief of Homeland Security's Transnational Organized Crime. He pulls a paper bag out, takes out 10 grand in cash rubber-banded in thousand dollar increments. A jury didn't believe him,convictingJose RafaelVasquez last month of attempting to smuggle goods out of the country. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. So CA is itself one of those neighboring States that is (cough) responsible for illegal firearms/use across a boundry? Answer (1 of 16): There a ton of AK and Russian type military machine guns (I've seen a Russian equivalent 12.6 MM of the .50 caliber machine gun mounted on a truck. Gun Companies The lawsuit over drug cartel violence could be part of a bigger change on guns. I got a phone call one day on the shop line, and a guy was looking for a Barrett .50 cal, which is not a crazy weapon in terms of how available they are.". Agreed. That leaves the military as the only ones able to battle thecartels.. How about we lock up a guy who sold the cartels weapons used to kill people including Brian Terry. So Ive just one question for you. Officers found all of those brands, except Century Arms,in the shipments smuggled by Diaz, court records show. Not many, but America and Mexico arent the only countries making guns. There, members oftheGulf Cartel and CJNGhave formed a partnership, Jones said. Snowfall is my favorite show centered around drugs - EVER. These guys aren't stupid. Try again Jethro your out of your league. Never heard of Obama? "Operation Wide Receiver" was a subset of the overall project, centered around Arizona. All Rights Reserved, Fed raises interest rates by 0.5%, the highest rise since 2000, Here are the 14 inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Mexican and U.S. authorities arrested Guzman in February; he had eluded authorities for decades. Yes, it was stressful but, at the same time, you knew what you had to do, and you did it and tried not to spook him, or whatever.". [nearly all the guns they bother to trace through the ATFwhich is basically those with US markings on them, duh], The underground trade of weapons to Mexico is worth hundreds of millions of dollars annuallywith American guns used to kill tens of thousands of Mexicans each year. Instead, the ATF lost 1,400 (or more!) The weapons are sold legally but the purchasers must sign a U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives document saying they are buying the guns for themselves. In fact these Paperwork-Americans are even more American than us evil racists! These agencies team withthe U.S. Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco, Firearms and Explosivesto investigate the financing, transportation, and communications methods of smuggling networks. Man, how awful am I gonna feel if one of these guys gets plugged with a weapon I sold? A row of glass cases are filled with seized weapons. In Mexico, the weapon has disrupted the balance of power between criminal groupsand poorly equippedpoliceforces, according to Romain Le Cour Grandmaison, Program Director at the Mexico and Central America Office of Noria, a think tank. Meanwhile, check out this picture of a gun cache from El Chapo's hide-out: That's a Barrett .50 caliber rifle, confirmed to have gotten to Mexico via the ATF's gun-running program. SHARE AK-47 favorite gun of It is cheaper at gun outlets in the U.S. Beretta 9mm. Guns are funneled into the closest or easiest crossing into Mexico and they come from other states with lax laws. Gunmen battled on a beach near Puerto Morelos as tourists scrambled into a Hyatt . Now, he's militarized the country. A museum in Mexico City has dozens of seized paraphilia on display. Those associatesarrange the purchase of several guns keeping them atstash houses or handing them off to transporters ingas station parking lots or other neutral locations, Lestrange said. Mexico has very strict restrictions on weapon. Some suspects won't talk after their arrests and othersadmit smuggling guns but claim they don't know the names of the buyers or the cartel involved. For more insider perspectives, check out 5 Insane Things I Learned About Drugs As An Undercover Agent and 6 Ways Life In Cartel-Run Mexico Is Nothing Like You Imagine. He didn't know much about it beside the fact that he wanted it.". Acosta and others like him across the. Cartels seek out military-grade weapons, he said: "The bigger the better.". Every once in a while, a dolt drops a gem. Drug cartels are known for heinous acts of violence and blatant disregard for law, but one more thing the outlaws are known for is their taste for the most luxurious items. But it has expanded operations in the majority of Mexico's states. Same guys, different job. In January, a Mexican judge charged. Why Mexico Is Right to Sue U.S. At the same time, Mexico remains a cautionary preview of what might happen in America if we adopted Mexican-style gun control. Cracked is up for TWO Webby Awards, for Best Humor Site and Best Video Entertainment! Since the federal law banning assault weapons expired in 2004, so-called "straw purchasers" have flooded U.S. gun stores in the Southwest, mostly in Texas and Arizona, sweeping up these and other weapons. Coke was originally supposed to make you smarter or something. I would be one of the richest people on the planet. You don't buy five to six of the same 10k rifle for a collection. Shut your pie hole Holder. Did they buy ammo? NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Ioan Grillo about the illegal flow of guns from the U.S. to Mexico. They only wanted a couple of us dealing with it fill out this form, have the money counted, so we can bring drug dogs in to check the bills for drugs. Officials found 17 handguns in his car. I would take that way further. June 23, 2022, 4:35 PM. Till then, fuck you! He was badly wounded, while two bodyguards and an innocent bystander were killed. Typically, the purchaser turns the guns over to a broker who takes them across the border to Mexico, where such weapons cannot be bought legally. An arrogant armed American Gringo. Pre-order it now! Theyre American-made guns, Sotomayor told the Union-Tribune. Of those murders, at least 20,005 were carried out with guns. [and I wonder what fraction of those murders were carried out at the behest of federal authorities by their cartel buddiesthe same Federales that prohibit citizens from arming up to defend themselves against the cartels.]. Meanwhile, the Mexican government blames prominent U.S. gun manufacturers for the influx of cartel weaponsin its lawsuit against them in federal court in Boston. While they had been gun-running since 2006, a 2011 report by the inspector general criticized the agency for dedicating too many resources to busting straw purchasers and not enough at busting the cartel guys doing the buying. The cartels then use their members or contract with associates to serve as"consolidators.". Distraction. Yet, none of that is relevant, history is often forgotten. We were placing special orders with Barrett because we couldn't keep up demand. An admirer of Colombian crime boss Pablo Escobar places flowers on his . Sinaloa Cartel A Mexico-based cartel famous largely because their long-term leader, El Chapo, was recently captured and imprisoned, the dangerous Sinaloa Cartel is also notorious for its extensive ties to the Mexican federal police and military. george counts philosophy on aims and methods of education,
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