Arms trafficking is a “Big Business” in Central America
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MS-13 is one of the most dangerous gangs in Central America.
In El Salvador, almost one out of every 10 people is involved in gangs and criminal activity. The gangs are well-armed but where are they getting their weapons?
Correspondent Mike Kirsch went to San Salvador looking for answers.
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