U.S. Justice Department launches new effort to crack down on firearms trafficking Reuters 8 hrs ago
By Sarah N. Lynch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is launching a new strike force aimed at cracking down on illegal firearms trafficking, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said on Tuesday.
The strike force will be focused on reducing violent crime by targeting activity in significant gun trafficking corridors including New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., Monaco said during an event sponsored by the Police Executive Research Forum.
The announcement came as President Joe Biden prepared to deliver a speech on crime on Wednesday. White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said he would lay out a comprehensive strategy to address violent crime and gun violence as we enter the summer months.
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