U.S. officials have intercepted and seized almost 53,000 illegal Chinese gun parts in 3 separate shipments at the port of Los Angeles/Long Beach, according to law enforcement sources.
"This interception underscores the successful collaboration between CBP officers, import specialists and ATF investigators," said LaFonda Sutton-Burke, CBP port director of the L.A./Long Beach Seaport.Carlos C. Martel, CBP director of field operations in L.A.
, said the seizure was an"exceptional example" of the vigilance of CPB officers. Said Martel,"The Chinese Arms Embargo is just one of the hundreds of regulations CBP enforces, ensuring the safety and security of our country."Andrew Blankstein is an investigative reporter for NBC News. He covers the Western United States, specializing in crime, courts and homeland security.
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