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"As you all know, the majority of firearms trafficked into Mexico-including high caliber and assault weapons-are shipped from the United States. The rise of privately made firearms, or 'ghost guns,' has only made this problem more acute...that's why we at the Department of Justice have ramped up our efforts to combat this challenge." -Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco
"I urge all of us here today to redouble our efforts in the following ways: first, we know that data driven efforts yield better results....second, we must maintain the momentum in disrupting southbound firearms trafficking during the summer months...and third, it is critical that we continue to strengthen our cooperation with our Mexican partners." -Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco
On June 14, 2023 Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco; Director Steven Dettelbach of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); and other senior U.S. Government officials delivered opening remarks at a Southbound Firearms Trafficking Coordination Meeting at ATF Headquarters. The meeting highlighted ongoing efforts to combat illegal firearms trafficking from the United States to Mexico and drive increased coordination around new initiatives in the coming months.