Investigators seize tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition in Cochise County [Video]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A multi-agency investigation in Cochise County has led to the seizure of 10,000 rounds of .50 caliber ammunition and 19,640 rounds of 7.62×39 ammunition, according to a social media post by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office.

Two separate vehicles carrying the ammunition were traveling east on I-10 from the Phoenix metro area when they were caught. The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office stopped the vehicle containing the 7.62×39 ammunition at an undisclosed location. The second vehicle, containing the .50 caliber ammunition, was located by Cochise County Counter Narcotics and Trafficking Alliance (CNTA) investigators at a Motel 6 in Benson.

CCSO shared Sunday that the CNTA assisted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) worked together to conduct the investigation.

HSI and ATF are continuing to lead this ongoing investigation.

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