Why Mexican Cartels Use American Guns | The War On Drugs

All wars are fought with weapons, and the guns used to murder tens of thousands of people in the Mexican War on Drugs mostly come from America. From handguns, to AK-47s and 50-calibre sniper rifles, weak US gun laws allow the drug cartels to arm themselves to the point where they can take on the Mexican army, shoot down military helicopters and take over entire cities. The trade in illegal drugs and illegal guns are inextricably linked. This is how the War on Drugs is actually fought. Watch more from this series: How Mexican Drug Cartels Make Billions The Deadliest Cartel in Mexico The Media Lies About Drugs Click here to subscribe to VICE: About VICE: The Definitive Guide To Enlightening Information. From every corner of the planet, our immersive, caustic, ground-breaking and often bizarre stories have changed the way people thin