Firearm seizures along the U.S.-Mexico border have plummeted by nearly 61% since the start of fiscal year 2025, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepting only 437 firearms through April. This sharp decline from 1,110 seized during the same period last year coincides with increased pressure from both U.S. and Mexican authorities to combat arms trafficking, particularly in Texas, where 339 of those guns were confiscated.
Law enforcement efforts have intensified under Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and in response to former President Donald Trump’s stance on tackling arms smuggling. The newly established joint task force, Operación Frontera Norte, has led to over 3,000 arrests and more than 2,000 firearms seized from organized crime since February. Despite decreasing seizures, approximately 75% of weapons recovered are still traced back to the U.S., raising ongoing concerns about the source of firearms fueling cartel violence.
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