By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The attempted bombing aboard a Detroit bound plane on Christmas Day wasn’t the only incident that has raised red flags of late at U.S. airports. In fact, everyday the Transportation Security Administration deals with people trying to get guns past checkpoints or board planes with fraudulent travel documents. In…
By The Los Angeles Times Editorial Page LOS ANGLES — For shock value, they may not rank with the videos released last month showing ACORN workers giving tax advice to a couple of undercover investigators posing as a prostitute and her pimp. But New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg’s covert recordings of what really goes…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) said it will review whether to take criminal action as a result of findings by the New York City’s mayors office, which had undercover investigators buy weapons from unlicensed dealers at gun shows in Nevada, Ohio and Tennessee. “ATF has…
Not surprising the Mexican drug cartels are trying every tactic in the book to bring guns in from America. Authorities say they’re using woman including grandmothers and expectant mothers to smuggle guns. By Kevin Johnson USA TODAY HOUSTON – Ann Zarate may be one of the most unlikely players to be swept up in Mexico’s…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — You have to wonder what part of “no guns at airports” do people not understand? The Transportation Security Administration continues to seize guns at our nation’s airports every week. The latest: From Aug. 10 to Aug. 16, TSA reported that 34 firearms were found at airport checkpoints. On top…
This certainly won’t put an end to the drug violence, but any bust that possibly involves the Mexican drug cartels is good. By Ruben Vives Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Four men were taken into federal custody this morning after a raid on a gun-trafficking ring that may be tied to a Mexican drug…
Not a good idea to break the law, particularly when you’re an FBI agent. Not only do you get jammed up in the legal system, but it becomes fodder for news organizations. And oh yes, there’s always a good chance you’re going to lose your job. By Adriana M. Chávez El Paso Times EL PASO,…
By Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com WASHINGTON — The holiday week from June 29 to July 5 brought more than fireworks and hotdogs. The Transportation Security Administration reported finding 25 firearms at airport checkpoints around the nation during that period. Also during that time, six passengers were arrested for suspicious behavior or for fraudulent travel documents, the…
