Chapter
The Connection Between Gun Sales and Drug Trade
1:00:36 - 1:06:52 (06:16)
The illegal gun trade often involves buying guns legally with a permit and then trading them for drugs or as payment for other illicit goods. This explains how criminals are able to obtain weapons despite strict gun control laws in the United States.
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Despite efforts to control gun smuggling and tighten borders, arms trafficking continues to be a major issue in Mexico.
1:00:36 - 1:03:49 (03:13)
Arms Trafficking
Summary
Despite efforts to control gun smuggling and tighten borders, arms trafficking continues to be a major issue in Mexico. Arms traffickers are able to obtain large and powerful weapons, leading to questions about their methods.
ChapterThe Connection Between Gun Sales and Drug Trade
Episode#12 Luis Chaparro - Inside Cartel Drug Operations
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The illegal trade of guns for drugs in the US is fueled by individuals who have permits to sell guns from their own homes.
1:03:49 - 1:06:52 (03:03)
Gun Trafficking
Summary
The illegal trade of guns for drugs in the US is fueled by individuals who have permits to sell guns from their own homes. These firearms are often disassembled and hidden within household objects before being sold to buyers in exchange for drugs.