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Mexico queries US gun smuggling operation
BBC ^ | 6 March, 2011 | NA

Posted on 03/08/2011 4:16:57 AM PST by marktwain

Mexico has asked the US for detailed information on a law enforcement operation that allegedly allowed guns to be smuggled across the border.

The request follows media reports that US federal agents allowed hundreds of guns to be smuggled into Mexico in the hope of tracking the weapons to drug cartel leaders.

Some of the guns were reportedly later used in crimes including murder.

US Attorney General Eric Holder has already ordered an inquiry.

The Mexican request comes days after US President Barack Obama and his Mexican counterpart Felipe Calderon agreed to step up cooperation against guns and drugs trafficking. 'Shared responsibility'

The tracking operation, codenamed Fast and Furious, was conducted by the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), according to CBS and the Los Angeles Times.

The ATF reportedly allowed 1,765 guns to be smuggled into Mexico over a 15 month period, including assault weapons and high-powered sniper rifles.

Of those guns, 797 were recovered on both sides of the border.

Many are thought to have been used in crimes, including two that were recovered at the scene of the killing of a US border protection agent in Arizona.

The ATF allowed the operation to continue despite objections from some agents involved, the LA Times reported.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Mexico; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: atf; banglist; gunwalker; mexico; projectgunwalker
Even the BBC is starting to pay attention to the gunwalker scandal. This is the first that I have heard that Eric Holder is investigating. The last was that he was denying that it ever happened.
1 posted on 03/08/2011 4:16:59 AM PST by marktwain
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2 posted on 03/08/2011 4:20:47 AM PST by Joe Brower (Sheep have three speeds: "graze", "stampede" and "cower".)
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"US Attorney General Eric Holder has already ordered an inquiry."

Right. The only thing they know for sure so far is that it's George W. Bush's fault.

3 posted on 03/08/2011 4:25:10 AM PST by Jaxter ("Pro Aris et Focis")
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To: Jaxter

They are trying to see if they can blame it on Sarah Palin.

This administration is a joke.

The only thing Eric Holder is investigating is a way to get out of this mess he and Obama created.


4 posted on 03/08/2011 4:39:37 AM PST by Venturer
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To: marktwain

He is investigating all right. He will look for and punish all those responsible for leaking this.


5 posted on 03/08/2011 4:41:37 AM PST by magslinger (What Would Stephen Decatur Do?)
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To: marktwain
This is the first that I have heard that Eric Holder is investigating. The last was that he was denying that it ever happened.

This is likely a Reno-style "investigation" which exists solely so that administration officials can say when called before Congress "I cannot answer that question because it is the subject of an active criminal investigation" and stonewall any real investigation by Republican House members.

6 posted on 03/08/2011 4:53:51 AM PST by KarlInOhio (Washington is finally rid of the Kennedies. Free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last.)
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To: marktwain

The ATF reportedly allowed 1,765 guns...

And how many were modified to self destruct?

How many were modified to inflict casualties.

Heat treating the chamber may have worked.


7 posted on 03/08/2011 5:30:47 AM PST by DUMBGRUNT (The best is the enemy of the good!)
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To: marktwain

Thanks to Codrea and Vanderbough, the story is really out there now!


8 posted on 03/08/2011 5:41:17 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Travis McGee

They didn’t make any friends with the politicians in DC or any state capitols by digging up the truth. They did make friends with 80 million American gun owners though.


9 posted on 03/08/2011 7:17:42 AM PST by B4Ranch (Do NOT remain seated until this ride comes to a full and complete stop! We're going the wrong way!)
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To: Venturer
The only thing Eric Holder is investigating is a way to get out of this mess he and Obama created.

Your statement addresses two key points.

The character of the players involved as well as the motive for doing so. I'll put my money on you.

10 posted on 03/08/2011 9:20:17 AM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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Wow...the BBC and See BS report this, but Rush won't touch it with a ten-foot pole, other than to tease to it on Friday's show, and then not come back to it. Have Hannity or Beck had anything on it?

Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!

11 posted on 03/08/2011 9:21:31 AM PST by wku man (Still holding my breath, but exhaling a bit after Nov. 2...)
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