"Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla announced Tuesday that 18,000 long and short firearms have been seized during President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration, approximately 78% of which originated in the United States. During the morning press conference, he stated that in the time since Sheinbaum took office on October 1, 2024, authorities have confiscated 215 .50 caliber Barrett rifles. According to various security experts, this rifle has become a favorite among drug cartels in Mexico."
"Regarding the .50 caliber ammunition, the National Defense Secretariat (Sedena) has records of 137,000 cartridges seized since 2012, 47% of which originated from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, a large facility located just outside Kansas City, Missouri, and owned by the U.S. government. Bullets before being melted down by the Mexican Army in Sinaloa.Jesus Vargas (Anadolu via Getty Images) Tra.icked guns continue to feed forced disappearances and other violence in Mexico, despite reported declines in homicides."
Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla said authorities seized 18,000 long and short firearms since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office, with about 78% traced to the United States. Officials reported confiscation of 215 .50-caliber Barrett rifles, a model favored by drug cartels. Sedena records list 137,000 .50-caliber cartridges seized since 2012, 47% traced to the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant near Kansas City, Missouri. Authorities also seized 20 40mm grenade launchers, 13 rocket launchers, and 273 machine guns. President Sheinbaum requested clarification from the White House about how military-caliber weapons and ammunition are entering Mexico.
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