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Mexico Seizes Thousands of Trafficked Firearms from U.S.

2/11/2026

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In 2025, Mexican forces recovered 10,689 firearms, a fraction of the estimated 135,000 trafficked annually from U.S. to Mexico.
Arizona is identified as the primary source, with 62% of crime guns trafficked having a short time-to-crime, and Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla reports 215 Barrett .50 caliber rifles among 18,000 seized since October 2024.
The Mexican army seized 2,095 firearms in Sinaloa in 2025, signaling increased arms trafficking to the region.

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Story summary

In 2025, Mexican forces recovered 10,689 firearms, a fraction of the estimated 135,000 trafficked annually from U.S. to Mexico.
Arizona is identified as the primary source, with 62% of crime guns trafficked having a short time-to-crime, and Defense Secretary Ricardo Trevilla reports 215 Barrett .50 caliber rifles among 18,000 seized since October 2024.
The Mexican army seized 2,095 firearms in Sinaloa in 2025, signaling increased arms trafficking to the region.