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Ex-Marines Sold Weapons to Gangs: Cops

LA trio arrested in ATF sting

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 10, 2010 3:20 AM CST

(Newser) – Federal authorities have arrested three ex-Marines accused of selling assault weapons to Los Angeles gangs. The trio were arrested, along two other people, after the alleged ringleader sold two crates of weapons to a federal informant he believed was a gang member, authorities say. Police sources tell the Los Angeles Times that more arrests may be made in the case. A Navy SEAL was arrested last week for allegedly selling guns that he had smuggled into the US from Iraq and Afghanistan. Click here for that story.

An ATF officer confiscates guns during a raid on a home in San Clemente, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Hartog)

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sailor86

Nov 10, 2010 6:18 PM CST

They've got to do something to avoid being homeless.

Observer

Nov 10, 2010 11:38 AM CST

What do you expect. It is easy to steal weapons from the gigantic arsenals the US maintains in thousands of sites. Stupid Grunts with no education can steal, sell and trade guns. They are a valuable commodity. Good job ATF. Bust all the corrupt military including the Colonels and Generals.

Fondue

Nov 10, 2010 8:40 AM CST

Conservative silence is deafening.

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