Arirang | Korea for the World, The World for Korea - Arirang.co.kr: "US Department of Justice is under fire on allegations of letting thousands of firearms flow into the hands of drug cartels in Mexico, causing more weapons-related crimes in the neighboring country.
In an interview with CBS News, John Dodson an agent with the US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives revealed that his agency was ordered to permit Mexico-bound illicit weapons trafficking for an operation dubbed 'Fast and Furious'.
The purpose of the operation seems to have been to crack down on Mexican gangs, keeping a close watch on the final destinations of the weapons.
While Dodson and other whistleblowers are saying that the operation was conducted secretly without the knowledge of the Mexican government, the US Justice Department is denying all allegations.
Meanwhile, the Mexican government on Sunday demanded a full explanation of the operation from the US.
Dodson's revelation came only days after Washington promised its full cooperation with Mexico for its war on drugs."

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