Source: Fox News
Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials discovered a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) launcher and dozens of additional weapons hidden in a vehicle attempting to cross the border into Mexico. The vehicle, a four-door Lexus, was found to have 16 AK rifles, 24 rifle magazines, 16 rifle stocks, 20 pistol grips, and other weapon parts. The driver, a woman, is being charged with smuggling goods from the United States and faces up to 10 years in prison. The CBP praised the work of the officers who detected the weapons, highlighting the scale of weapons smuggling across the U.S. border.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
CBP officials found the RPG tube and dozens of additional weapons hidden in a cavity under the seats of a four-door Lexus. The driver, a woman, was accompanied by three minors who were released to the custody of a family member. The CBP praised the work of the officers who detected the weapons, highlighting the scale of weapons smuggling across the U.S. border. The discovery reflects the level of firepower available to drug cartels, aligning with the administration’s terrorist designations. The incident is just another example of the ongoing concerns about cartel firepower and the flow of U.S.-sourced weapons into Mexico.
Author: Evan Null
