A new investigation reveals how American teenagers are allegedly facilitating the flow of firearms to Mexican cartels, often through online platforms and social media. The report highlights cases where minors have been involved in purchasing and transporting weapons across borders, raising concerns about the ease of access to guns and the role of digital networks in enabling such activities. Law enforcement officials and experts warn that these operations may be linked to broader criminal networks exploiting vulnerable youth. The findings underscore growing apprehensions over gun trafficking and the unintended consequences of unregulated online marketplaces.
What We Learned About American Teenagers Supplying Guns to Cartels The New York Times