Nearly half of powerful .50-caliber ammo seized by Mexican government came from US Army plant, defense minister says
Summary
The article reports that nearly half of all .50-caliber ammo seized by Mexican authorities over more than a decade originated from a US Army Lake City plant. It ties this cross-border supply to findings from an ICIJ investigation, highlighting the role of public records and government data in tracing weapon flows. The piece demonstrates how data-driven journalism can illuminate security risks and policy gaps.