| Description |
iii, 77 p. : digital, PDF file |
| System Details |
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. |
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Mode of access via the GAO web site. |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on June 19, 2009). |
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"June 2009." |
| Summary |
Examines data on the types, sources, and users of firearms illegally trafficked from the U.S. to Mexico. Addresses key challenges confronting U.S. efforts to combat illicit firearms sales and stem the flow of these into Mexico, including challenges faced by U.S. agencies collaborating with Mexican authorities. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- Available evidence suggests most firearms recovered in Mexico come from U.S. gun dealers, and many support DTOs -- U.S. efforts to combat illicit sales of firearms and to stem the flow of these arms across the Southwest border face key challenges -- U.S. assistance limited by a lack of targeting resources at needs and concerns over corruption among some Mexican government officials -- United States lacks a comprehensive strategy to combat arms trafficking to Mexico -- Conclusions. |
| Subject |
Illegal arms transfers -- United States.
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Illegal arms transfers -- Mexico.
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| Added Title |
Firearms trafficking : United States efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico face planning and coordination challenges |
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U.S. efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico face planning and coordination challenges |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-09-709 |
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