EXTREME · 95FLASHCONFIDENCE · 89
Mexican cartels use U.S. military ammo against police
Mexicoabout 1 month ago·Escalating
Reports indicate that Mexican drug cartels have been using .50-caliber ammunition manufactured for the U.S. military in violent attacks against civilians and police forces, revealing a crucial aspect of arms trafficking across the border.
Impact Assessment
95
EXTREME
Extreme — immediate threat with potential for widespread destabilization or armed escalation
Confidence: 89/100 — reported by multiple independent sources
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