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The Impact of Operation Fast and Furious on Gun Trafficking and Violence
Operation Fast and Furious, a controversial law enforcement initiative, has come under scrutiny for its role in facilitating the illegal transfer of firearms across the U.S.-Mexico border. One of the most alarming aspects of this operation involves straw purchasers—individuals who buy firearms legally in the United States with the intent of smuggling them to Mexican drug cartels.