Ghost guns and fentanyl, two of America’s most pressing crises, intersect in a troubling wave of violence fueled by gang activity. In 2022 alone, U.S. authorities recovered over 25,000 ghost guns, marking a tenfold increase since 2016, while cities like Philadelphia have recorded a dramatic rise in firearms-related incidents, with 575 ghost guns seized last year compared to just 95 in 2019.
The perilous combination of these easily manufactured weapons and the synthetic opioid fentanyl poses a significant challenge for law enforcement and communities nationwide. Drug cartels and gangs exploit this dual crisis, creating a trafficking network that results in violent crime spikes across cities like Oakland and Los Angeles. With governmental responses evolving, calls for stricter regulations and accountability for manufacturers amplify the urgency of addressing these intertwined epidemics.
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