ATF Seeks Emergency Authority to Crack Down on Gun Smugglers

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WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms is asking the White House for emergency authority to try to crack down on gun smugglers.

The ATF wants the power to require dealers near the Mexican border to report multiple purchases of high-powered rifles. The new policy would affect customers who buy two or more guns in a five-day period from the same dealer.

The move is intended to help Mexican authorities fight the cartels.

The ATF is asking the White House to sign off on its request by January 5.

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