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Guns smuggled in NYC through buses, Uber (VIDEO)
by Andrew SheppersonTwo brothers have been indicted for using buses and Uber vehicles to smuggle firearms from South Carolina to New York City, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced Wednesday.
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Sessions pushes for better prosecution of most violent offenders
by Jennifer CruzSessions told all 94 U.S. Attorney’s Offices that violent crime needs to be made a “special priority” and “decisive action” must be taken to reduce it.
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ATF slow to investigate gun traffickers despite mounting evidence, report finds
by Christen SmithA report released last week found miscommunication within the ATF allowed the guns used to murder a federal agent across the border.
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Massive gun, drug crackdown in California leads to indictments for 55 people
by Jennifer CruzAuthorities hope by cracking down on the organization that supplies more than 25 percent of the area’s heroin, the growing drug epidemic can be reversed.
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New Mexico’s Most Wanted fugitive captured trying to cross US border
by Jennifer CruzRuiz, a known gang member with a violent criminal history, was a fugitive wanted on gun and drug charges since last summer.
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25 ways Trump administration can deploy federal resources to help fight violent crime
by Brian SeayA new report released this month outlines recommendations for how policymakers and the Trump administration can work to reduce violent crime in American cities.
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Kansas man sentenced to 52 months for illegally trafficking firearms
by Andrew SheppersonA Kansas man has been sentenced to 52 months in federal prison for using a hidden marketplace website to export firearms to purchasers overseas.
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Chicago man gets 5+ years for illegally selling guns
by Andrew SheppersonWarren Gates, 49, received the 63 month sentence after pleading guilty last summer to illegally possessing and trafficking two dozen handguns.
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NYC officials bust 86 gun trafficking ring, urge new ‘Gun Kingpin’ law
by Chris EgerProsecutors and law enforcement in New York City on Monday announced the indictment of four Virginia men in moving guns through the city, while advocating for tough new laws.
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Citing rise in thefts, Hartford asks gun owners to safely store firearms
by Jennifer CruzThe city of Hartford has seen an increase in stolen guns this year, leading the police chief to issue a reminder to gun owners to store firearms in a responsible manner.
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Iowa man gets 28 years for international gun smuggling scheme
by Brian SeayAn Iowa man has been sentenced to 28 ½ years in federal prison for trying to send hundreds of guns to Lebanon.
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Chicago voters overwhelmingly pass anti-gun measure
by Daniel TerrillA measure to strengthen penalties for illegal gun traffickers and to require gun stores perform background checks on owners and employees passed with 92.6 percent support.
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