Mexican cartels overpower police with ammunition made for the US military

Drug syndicates have used .50-caliber ammunition produced at a plant owned by the U.S. Army and smuggled across the border in attacks on Mexican civilians and police.

• ▸High societal impact — significant public interest implications.
• ▸Elevated risk profile — potential security or legal consequences.
• ▸Involves 5 identified entities with cross-connections.