Firearms trafficking : U.S. efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico face planning and coordination challenges : report to Congressional requesters.
| Author/creator | United States |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2009] |
| Description | iii, 77 p. : digital, PDF file |
| Supplemental Content | https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS114603 |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Firearms trafficking : United States efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico face planning and coordination challenges |
| Portion of title | U.S. efforts to combat arms trafficking to Mexico face planning and coordination challenges |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Title from title screen (viewed on June 19, 2009). |
| General note | "June 2009." |
| General note | GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP). |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 6/19/09: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09709.pdf; current access available via PURL. |
| Technical rpt number | GAO-09-709 |
| GPO item number | 0546-D (online) |
| Govt. docs number | GA 1.13:GAO-09-709 |