Videos tagged with Ammunition Smuggling

This video details the destinations of millions of rounds of stolen ammunition in the United States. The primary recipients are street criminals and the Mexican Cartel, with specific calibers like 5.56/.223, 7.62x39, and 9mm being heavily targeted by cartels. A tertiary destination includes pawn shops and gun stores, posing a risk to consumers who might unknowingly purchase stolen ammunition, potentially from law enforcement sources.

This video highlights the alarming trend of Mexican drug cartels smuggling specific ammunition calibers into the US, primarily 7.62x39mm (AK ammo) and 5.56x45mm/.223 Remington (AR ammo), along with various handgun rounds. The speaker suggests this is to avoid "red flags" associated with large purchases in the US and indicates preparation for cartel violence within the United States. Authorities like the FBI and Homeland Security are urged to investigate this escalating issue.

This video discusses the Supreme Court's ruling against Mexico's lawsuit targeting Smith & Wesson, arguing that the company is not responsible for cartel violence. The speaker highlights the significant smuggling of 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition into Mexico, evidenced by a large seizure of 120,000 rounds. The content emphasizes that the fault lies with individuals illegally purchasing and smuggling firearms and ammunition, rather than the manufacturers.

This video discusses the Supreme Court's ruling against Mexico's lawsuit targeting firearms manufacturers like Smith & Wesson. The speaker argues that the court was correct in placing blame on individuals illegally purchasing firearms and ammunition for cartels, rather than the manufacturers. The transcript highlights the significant smuggling of 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition into Mexico, evidenced by a recent arrest involving a large stockpile.

This video discusses the significant issue of stolen ammunition in the US, estimating tens of millions of rounds are stolen annually, primarily from shipping. The speaker argues that this stolen ammo fuels criminal activity and is not a result of law-abiding citizens' actions, challenging the narrative that restricting Second Amendment rights will improve public safety. The video identifies four primary destinations for this stolen ammunition: the streets, Mexico, gun stores, and individuals who steal it for personal use.

This video discusses a Supreme Court ruling that places blame for cartel violence on individuals smuggling firearms and ammunition, not manufacturers like Smith & Wesson. It highlights the significant role of 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition in fueling cartel operations, evidenced by a large seizure of 120,000 rounds destined for Mexico. The speaker argues that the Mexican government should focus on controlling its citizens and internal crime rather than blaming US manufacturers.

This video discusses a Supreme Court ruling that places blame for cartel violence on individuals smuggling firearms and ammunition, not manufacturers like Smith & Wesson. It highlights the significant quantities of 5.56/.223 caliber ammunition being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border to supply cartel operations, citing a recent bust of a 120,000-round stockpile.

This video discusses a case where a New Jersey corrections officer, responsible for managing police gun range ammunition, was accused of stealing approximately $475,000 worth of state police ammo. The stolen ammunition was allegedly sold to a local gun store, which then resold it to the public. The speaker highlights the prevalence of inside jobs in ammunition theft, particularly from police departments, and notes the increasing difficulty in selling stolen ammo due to the implementation of infrared tracking tags by manufacturers.

This video discusses the significant issue of stolen ammunition, highlighting a recent theft of 1.2 million rounds and 800,000 primers in South Africa. It explains how law enforcement uses infrared (IR) tags embedded in ammunition boxes to track and recover stolen goods, a method increasingly employed in the US. The content warns consumers about the risks of unknowingly purchasing stolen ammunition, which can lead to legal trouble, and advises checking for these tags.

This video discusses the significant issue of stolen ammunition, highlighting a large-scale robbery in Durban, South Africa, and its implications for the US market. It explains how law enforcement uses infrared (IR) tags embedded in ammunition boxes to track and recover stolen goods, leading to arrests of individuals possessing them. The speaker advises caution when purchasing ammunition, especially from informal sources, and suggests removing or disabling IR tags if found in purchased ammunition to avoid potential legal entanglements.

This video details the significant trend of ammunition smuggling from the United States into Mexico, primarily focusing on 5.56x45mm NATO, .223 Remington, and 7.62x39mm calibers. The primary driver identified is the demand from Mexican drug cartels for these calibers, which are used in widely deployed rifles like the AR-15 and AK-47. The discussion highlights recent large-scale seizures at the border, underscoring the scale of the issue.

This video explains the significant trend of ammunition smuggling from the United States into Mexico, primarily focusing on the 5.56x45mm NATO and .223 Remington calibers, followed by 7.62x39mm. The primary driver identified is the demand from Mexican drug cartels for these calibers, which are standard for the widely used AR-15 and AK-47 style rifles on global battlefields. The discussion highlights recent arrests and seizure data, emphasizing that the smuggling operations are largely Mexico-based and fueled by cartel demand, not by American manufacturers.