Jess Ford

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Mexico's drug cartels are using weapons powerful enough to stop vehicles, penetrate bullet-proof vests or confront Army troops.  Ninety percent of the weapons seized by Mexican…

US Guns to Mexican Drug Gangs

Mexico's drug cartels are using weapons powerful enough to stop vehicles, penetrate bullet-proof vests or confront Army troops.  Ninety percent of the weapons seized by Mexican…

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