Videos tagged with Mexican Drug Cartels

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 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 discusses the practical necessity of preparedness gear, focusing on the threat posed by well-equipped Mexican drug cartels. The speaker argues that while extreme scenarios like superpower invasions are less likely, the cartels represent a significant and immediate kinetic threat within the US. They highlight the advanced equipment used by cartels, including thermal drones, 'monster' vehicles, night vision, and even landmines, suggesting that individuals should prepare for such threats by acquiring appropriate gear and training.

This video aims to showcase "5 Most Deadly Guns of Mexican Drug Cartels." The creator explicitly states the motivation for the video is YouTube monetization due to the popularity of drug cartel content, and also mentions a personal "axe to grind" related to past misguided adventures with substances. The description includes links to their YouTube channel, website, and Facebook page, and a call to action to like and subscribe to reach 500k subscribers. The existing tags focus on the drug cartel theme.

This episode discusses the ATF's 'Operation Fast and Furious,' a gun-walking sting operation from 2006-2011. The operation allowed thousands of firearms to be sold to suspected arms traffickers, intending to track them to higher-level cartel figures. The speakers express concerns that the operation's failures led to violence, including the death of a border agent, and suggest a potential ulterior motive to push for stricter gun control measures by highlighting illegal firearm acquisition.

This video from November 22, 2011, features Cam Edwards in conversation with Tom Stilson from BigGovernment.com, discussing a concerning report from NRA News. The core topic revolves around allegations that the U.S. Government may be indirectly supplying firearms to Mexican drug cartels. This implies a potential diversion of U.S. military or law enforcement arms into illegal channels, fueling cartel violence.

This video discusses Operation Fast and Furious, a controversial ATF program that allowed firearms to be sold to suspected smugglers, leading to their distribution to Mexican drug cartels. It highlights the death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry, allegedly linked to firearms from this operation. The video questions Attorney General Eric Holder's sworn testimony before Congress regarding his knowledge of the program, suggesting potential perjury.

Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America discusses Operation Gunrunner, alleging it was intentionally mishandled to build support for gun control legislation and a UN weapons ban treaty. He claims the operation allowed guns to reach Mexican drug cartels, contradicting the official narrative of a sting operation. Pratt also explains how international treaties can become 'norms' influencing domestic law even without Senate ratification.