A bombshell report released this week exposes the United States as the primary source of illegal firearms fueling record-breaking violence across the Caribbean. 🌊 The study, published December 2 by regional security and health agencies, traces 93% of seized illegal guns in the Bahamas, Jamaica, and other islands back to U.S. traffickers.
Florida and Georgia in Focus 🎯
Over 70% of weapons linked to armed gangs, hospital shootings, and child recruitment came from just two U.S. states: Florida and Georgia. Maritime shipments from American ports reportedly dominate the black-market pipeline.
2025 Data Sounds Alarm 🚨
With 27 of 29 intercepted gun shipments since 2017 traced to the U.S., researchers urge Washington to tighten export controls and port inspections. 'The evidence is overwhelming,' the report states, highlighting how lax U.S. gun laws have direct consequences for Caribbean public safety.
As regional leaders push for action, this report could spark fresh debates about global responsibility in combating cross-border crime. 💬
