Border Patrol Seizes 25 ‘AK-47 Style Rifles’ Headed To ‘Transnational Criminal Organizations’
SUMMARY
In Blythe, California, U.S. Customs and Border Protection intercepted a cache of firearms destined for transnational criminal organizations, a significant seizure detailed in a recent press release. The discovery was prompted by a K-9 unit detecting suspicious activity involving a vehicle, leading to the arrest of a 25-year-old U.S. citizen and a minor. Agents uncovered 25 AK-47-style rifles with 30-round magazines and two pistols during the search. Yuma Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean McGoffin emphasized the operation's role in bolstering border security and community safety. The interception, part of Operation Apollo targeting fentanyl trafficking, highlights ongoing efforts involving federal, state, local, and territorial law enforcement.
