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Gun-Running #516030

NBC Evening News for Friday, Mar 06, 1981
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(Studio) Problem of gun-running to Latin American from United States noted include El Salvador as well.
REPORTER: John Chancellor

(Miami, Florida) Gun-running issue in general examined; case of guns bound for El Salvador and intercepted in El Paso, Texas, for which Gerald Reed Pierce and Kenneth James Crossman were later convicted, discussed as example [Voice of SMUGGLER - describes deal.] [Federal agent George HOPGOOD - discusses case.] Arrest for attempted smuggling of Salvadorians in Miami, include army major and El Salvador's consul, reported; similar arrest of Nicaraguans detailed. Illegal arms trade in Texas, California and Florida examined; map shown. [Treasury agent Dan CONROY - notes ease of purchasing arms.] General problem faced by authorities outlined.
REPORTER: Ike Seamans (KTSM-TV film/tape)

Reporter(s):
Chancellor, John
Duration:
00:03:10

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