US sting of online gun part sales started with a shipment marked “fidget spinner”
The US government seized 350 websites involved in disguising gun part imports from China as toys and jewelry.
MAIN POINTS
- 350 websites were seized for illegal activity.
- Gun parts were falsely labeled as toys and jewelry.
- The imports originated from China.
TAKEAWAYS
- Authorities are cracking down on illegal gun part imports.
- Disguising imports as innocuous items is a tactic used by smugglers.
- International cooperation is crucial in combating illegal import activities.