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San Diego Targets Straw Purchases, Warns of Penalties

Summary by FOX 5 San Diego
Federal officials in San Diego have launched a public education campaign to combat illegal gun trafficking through straw purchases, which can result in lengthy prison sentences and substantial fines.

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June 25.- U.S. federal authorities launched the “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy” campaign to stop the illegal purchase of arms in formal San Diego businesses, a problem that affects both sides of the border. The campaign, presented by the U.S. Federal Attorney’s Office in Southern California, seeks to discourage purchases made by one person for another who is legally prohibited from possessing arms. Photo: Border Zoom Adam Gordon, Attorney General’…

Federal authorities warn prison sentences of up to 15 years with the “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy” initiative. With the aim of stopping the illegal purchase of arms in formal San Diego businesses, federal authorities launched on Thursday the campaign called “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy.” The program was initiated by the federal prosecutor, Adam Gordon, who was accompanied by the deputy special agent in charge of the Office of Alcohol, Tobacco, F…

SAN DIEGO, JUNIO 25,2026.-In order to stop the illegal purchase of arms in formal San Diego businesses, federal authorities launched the campaign called “Don’t Lie For The Other Guy,” this Thursday. “illegal purchases are when someone buys a gun for someone else who is prohibited from buying or possessing a gun, it is a significant issue in San Diego and affects both sides of the border,” said Adam Gordon, U.S. Attorney General’s Office in South…

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Diario Tijuana broke the news on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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