FUELING VIOLENCE IN MEXICO: THE ILLICIT TRADE OF FIREARMS ACROSS U.S.-MEXICO BORDER

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MEGHA SHARMA

Mexican cartel, Illicit weapons, US-Mexico border, transnational criminal organisations

The complex relationship between the illegal arms trade and the Mexican cartel has a substantial impact on violence, organized crime, and law enforcement along the US-Mexico border. The illicit weapons trade worsens tensions, endangering public safety. The United States- Mexico border is witnessing unforeseen trade and exchange. If Mexico does not improve its security situation, it will remain a danger to both domestic and international communities and create more problems in its relationships with other countries. Weapons similar to those used by the military are being illegally imported in large quantities from the US civilian market to criminal groups in Mexico and several countries in Latin America. These weapons give transnational organizations the ability to fight violent battles for control over profitable criminal activities across the Western Hemisphere. These dangerous individuals engage in violent activities such as murder, kidnapping, and extortion, and are involved in illegal trades ranging from drug trafficking to human trafficking. The rise in drug trafficking in the United States is a consequence of two factors firstly, drug cartels as powerful drug cartels in Mexico have taken control of the drug trade, purchasing drugs from major producers in South America and distributing them in the U.S. secondly access to firearms, the disparity in gun control laws between Mexico and the U.S. has made it easier for Mexican criminals to acquire firearms. Unlike in the U.S., where civilians have access to guns, only the Mexican army is legally authorized to sell firearms. Criminals must therefore resort to illegal methods such as manufacturing, black market purchases, or trafficking from the United States to obtain weapons. Additionally, the smuggling of weapons across the US-Mexico border contributes to the illicit drug trade and is linked to organized crime activities. Mexico faces significant challenges due to the presence of criminal organizations that engage in various illegal activities. These networks drive demand for firearms, contributing to the high levels of violence in the country. The competition among transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) for control of lucrative smuggling routes perpetuates high crime and violence rates. TCOs rely on weapons, ammunition, and explosives to maintain their dominance over trafficking routes, drug production facilities, territories, and illegal profits. To effectively address the challenges of arms trafficking, a multifaceted response from law enforcement is essential. This research aims to provide an in-depth examination of the illicit activities of illegal entry and weapons smuggling occurring along the United States-Mexico border.

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MEGHA SHARMA (September-2024). FUELING VIOLENCE IN MEXICO: THE ILLICIT TRADE OF FIREARMS ACROSS U.S.-MEXICO BORDER. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(9), 654-709. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDTH00192.pdf

Volume 9 Issue 9, September-2024

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