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to convert semi-automatic pistols to fire as a fully automatic weapon, and drop-in auto sears convert rifles to fully automatic weapon s. It is illegal to possess switches and drop-in auto sears. The investigation resulted in 23 defendants; 113 guns seized including: 71 pistols, six rifles, 14 machine guns, 19 machine gun conversion kits (33 machine guns in total), two shotguns, one silencer; and narcotic seizures of 15.5 pounds of methamphetamine, 115 grams of fentanyl, 20 grams of ecstasy, and 5 grams of cocaine.
The joint investigation involved 38 controlled purchases of firearms and narcotics using undercover agents and police officers, as well as confidential informants. Investigative techniques utilized in this investigation included extensive surveillance, which also yielded key evidence capturing an attempted murder. “This joint investigation is another exemplary illustration of ATF’s commit-
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ment to creating safer communities,” said ATF Los Angeles Field Division Special Agent in Charge Monique Villages. “ATF is working nonstop with our local law enforcement partners to disrupt the private manufacturing of firearms and machine gun conversion devices. What ATF saw 10 years ago with the emergence of the ghost gun phenomena, is now what ATF is seeing with the emergence of machine gun conversion kits. The same criminals making and trafficking their own firearms are some of the same criminals trafficking the conversion devices.”
In 2021, ATF seized 1,576 machineguns conversion devices as evidence through the course of its investigations. That was a 438 percent increase from 2020. From Jan. 1, 2016, through Dec. 31, 2021, there were approximately 45,240 suspected privately made firearms reported to ATF nationwide as having been recovered by law enforcement from potential crime scenes. This included firearms associated with 629 homicides or attempted homicides. This number grew from 1,758 pri-
7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder surgery scar 8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart monitor 9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge 10. Bikinis and liver spots 11. Mini skirts and varicose veins And, Most importantly At some point you have to give up the 'DAISY DUKE' shorts.
Contrary to what you may have seen on the streets, the following combinations DO NOT go together and should be avoided: 1. A nose ring and bifocals 2.. Spiked hair and bald spots 3. A pierced tongue and dentures 4. Miniskirts and support hose 5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads 6. Speedo's and cellulite
“The Escondido Police Department places a high priority on combating violent crime and keeping our community safe,” said Escondido Police Department’s Interim Chief David Cramer.
“An integral part of that endeavor is the partnerships we maintain with other law enforcement agencies. We are proud of the collaboration with our federal partners to keep dangerous and illegal weapons out of the hands of prohibited persons.”
“With the extensive proliferation of ghost guns, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has redoubled its efforts to prosecute federal crimes involving firearms. We greatly appreciate the work of our federal, state, and local partners in protecting our communities and their outstanding work on these cases.” said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California Randy Grossman. About one-third of the criminal cases that resulted from
It was addressed, 'Dad'.
With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter, with trembling hands. Dear, Dad.
It is with great regret and sorrow that I'm writing you.
I had to elope with my new girlfriend, because I wanted to avoid a scene with Mum and you.
I've been finding real passion with Stacy. She is so nice, but I knew you would not approve of her because of all her piercing's, tattoos, her tight motorcycle clothes, and because she is so much older than I am. But it's not only the passion, Dad.
Senior Dress Code
Many of us 'Old Folks' (over 40) are quite confused today about how we should present ourselves. Feeling 'young', we try to conform to current fashions and present a youthful image.
vately made firearms in 2016 to 19,344 firearms in 2021.
A recent CNN poll asked 1,000 female DNC delegates if they would sleep with Bill Clinton. 38% said "Yes", while 62% said "Never Again." Whispers For The Soul
· A father passing by his son's bedroom noticed the room unusually clean and saw an envelope propped up prominently on the pillow.
She's pregnant.
Stacy said that we will be very happy. She owns a trailer in the woods, and has a stack of firewood for the whole winter. We share a dream of having many more children. Stacy has opened my eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn't really hurt anyone. We'll be growing it for ourselves and trading it with the other people in the commune for all the cocaine and ecstasy we want. In the meantime, we'll pray
Operation Devil’s Den are being prosecuted by the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office. The DA’s Office is reporting an uptick in gang-related cases it has filed, from 368 in 2020 to 465 in 2021. "This operation demonstrates that we continue to grapple with an increase in gang-motivated shootings and the ongoing proliferation of ‘ghost guns’– firearms that are usually untraceable," said San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan. "The increase in our prosecutions paint a disturbing picture of gang violence on the rise in the county. We will continue to collaborate and cooperate with our law enforcement partners in the North County—and across San Diego County—to address gang violence through prosecution and prevention."
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that science will find a cure for AIDS so that Stacy can get better. She sure deserves it. Don't worry Dad, I'm 15, and I know how to take care of myself. Someday, I'm sure we'll be back to visit so you can get to know your many grandchildren. Love, your son, Josh
P.S . Dad, none of the above is true. I'm over at Jason's house.
I just wanted to remind you that there are worse things in life than the school report that's on the kitchen table. Call when it is safe for me to come home.
I do not like this Uncle Sam, I do not like his health care scam. I do not like these dirty crooks, or how they lie and cook the books. I do not like when Congress steals, I do not like their secret deals. I do not like ex-speaker Nan , I do not like this 'YES, WE CAN!' I do not like this spending spree --I'm smart; I know that noth-
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