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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Gang boss suspected of directing weapons shipments and drug violence from cell in Ireland's high-security prison arrested

Eastern European crime gang suspected of trafficking automatic weapons, heroin and cocaine into Ireland; leader arrested for directing firearms shipments from a prison cell.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Recruitment through social media and $14,000 payments: How a network sends trafficked weapons from Arizona to Mexico

A U.S.-based network used phantom buyers to legally purchase and traffic high-powered .50-caliber rifles and other firearms from Arizona to Mexico for criminal groups.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Nearly 80% of weapons seized by Mexico's current administration come from the US

Mexican authorities seized 18,000 firearms under President Sheinbaum, about 78% U.S.-origin, including 215 .50-caliber Barrett rifles and large quantities of ammunition.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

34 arrested, $2.5M of drugs seized in months-long investigation: Durham police | CBC News

A nine-month Durham police probe into the '44' gang led to 34 arrests, 139 charges, seizure of $2.7M in drugs, 10 firearms, and $200,000 cash.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Boston man charged with selling 'ghost guns,' machine gun possession

Joshua Morency allegedly sold 21 firearms, mostly privately made "ghost guns," to an informant in multiple undercover transactions between August and October.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Federal judge sentences final defendant from massive gun trafficking ring

Calvin Tabron sentenced to over five years for conspiracy in firearms trafficking ring.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Supreme court strikes down Mexican government's suit against US gunmakers

US Supreme Court ruled in favor of gun companies, dismissing Mexico's lawsuit about illegal firearms trafficking.
Court found no plausible claims against American arms manufacturers regarding aiding drug cartels.
fromwww.cbc.ca
8 months ago

York Region police charge 23 people with more than 300 drug and firearms offences | CBC News

After a comprehensive investigation known as Project Chatter, York Regional Police uncovered extensive fentanyl and firearms trafficking involving 23 suspects, leading to over 300 charges.
Toronto
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