The illegal flow of U.S. guns to Haiti is 'fueling catastrophic gang violence' in the country, they said.
A tanker carrying diesel exploded after being hit by projectiles fired by armed men in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on June 4. Photo: Guerinault Louis/Anadolu via Getty Images
"Once they reach Haitian soil, the firearms originating from the United States are sold at inflated prices to Haitian gang members to facilitate the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis," the letter stated.The members are demanding a briefing on federal efforts to stem the "illicit flow of American firearms to criminal organizations and gangs abroad" and how Congress can help by June 20.
The White House, Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to Axios' requests for comment on Wednesday.Often, Americans will buy the guns in states with lax gun laws — like Florida and Georgia — before they are smuggled abroad, the letter noted.
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