gun trafficking
Coverage of gun trafficking in the Nexus archive.
- Six busted on Long Island in one of largest gun, drug trafficking takedowns in Nassau County’s history
Six individuals were arrested and charged in a major gun and drug trafficking bust in Nassau County, as reported by the local district attorney’s office. The operation is considered one of the largest in the county's history.
- Father and son charged in NYC gun trafficking ring: DA
A father and son were charged in a New York City gun trafficking ring, allegedly transporting weapons from Georgia to NYC. Authorities seized over 70 guns during the arrests of four individuals, including Daniel Vern Joly (34) and his father Daniel Joly (53).
- Federal charges dismissed for 3 robbery suspects involved in ATF shooting in Country Club Hills
Federal charges have been dismissed for three robbery suspects involved in an ATF shooting in Country Club Hills. Two suspects were shot during an ATF gun trafficking operation near 189th and Loretto Lane.
- “No One Is Watching”: How Trump Reversed Biden’s Crackdown on Gun Trafficking
The Biden administration implemented a zero-tolerance policy against gun trafficking in 2021, leading to increased dealer license revocations and a drop in homicide rates. Donald Trump's 2024 re-election reversed these measures, with his administration rolling back enforcement. Marianna Mitchem, an ATF official, highlighted the progress made under Biden before the policy shift.