Part 7/11:
The cartels' preference for AK-47s, and their growing interest in AR-15s as well, underscores the need to understand weapon dynamics. The story of a Barrett rifle involved in the Fast and Furious scandal illustrates how even high-caliber weapons are exploited by traffickers. During that operation, a Barrett was used to shoot down a Mexican military or police helicopter, resulting in fatalities—highlighting the deadly potential of these weapons when trafficked across borders.