Press Release
U.S. Department of Justice
For Immediate Release
April 2, 2009

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(202) 514-2007
TDD (202) 514-1888
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Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels

WASHINGTON—The increased efforts and reallocation of personnel recently announced by the Department of Justice builds on the foundation of expertise and experience gained from ongoing efforts to combat Mexican drug cartels in the United States and to help Mexican law enforcement battle cartels in its own country.

BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES (ATF)

ATF is on the frontline in the fight against violent crime, particularly firearms trafficking and gun-related violence associated with organized gangs and drug trafficking organizations. Working in conjunction with domestic and international law enforcement partners, ATF’s efforts deny the “tools of the tradeâ€