Operation Wide Receiver: An Informant?s Struggle to Expose the Corruption and Deceit That Led to Operation Fast and Furious

Name: Operation Wide Receiver: An Informant?s Struggle to Expose the Corruption and Deceit That Led to Operation Fast and Furious
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Book Synopsis: The true and shocking story of an undercover smuggling operation. Conducted under the umbrella of Project Gunrunner and intended to stem the flow of firearms to Mexico, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) ran a series of "gun walking" sting operations, including Operation Wide Receiver and Operation Fast & Furious. The government allowed licensed gun dealers to sell weapons to illegal straw buyers so that they could continue to track the firearms as they were transferred to higher-level traffickers and key figures in Mexican cartels. Motivated by a sense of patriotic duty, Tucson gun dealer and author Mike Detty alerted the local ATF office when he was first approached by suspected cartel associates. Detty made the commitment and assumed the risks involved to help the feds make their case, often selling guns to these thugs from his home in the dead of night. Originally informed that the investigation would last just weeks, Detty’s undercover involvement in Operation Wide Receiver—the precursor to Operation Fast & Furious, by far the largest "gun walking" probe—stretched on for an astonishing and dangerous three years. Though the case took several twists and turns, perhaps the cruelest turn was his betrayal by the very agency he risked everything to help. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history--books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

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Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of undercover operations and corruption? Look no further than Operation Wide Receiver: An Informant's Struggle to Expose the Corruption and Deceit That Led to Operation Fast and Furious. This shocking true story will leave you on the edge of your seat, as you follow the dangerous journey of Mike Detty, a fearless gun dealer turned informant.

Under the guise of Project Gunrunner, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) embarked on a groundbreaking mission to disrupt the flow of firearms into Mexico. Operation Wide Receiver, alongside its successor Operation Fast & Furious, revealed the dark underbelly of the illegal weapons trade. By allowing licensed gun dealers to sell weapons to known straw buyers, the ATF aimed to trace the arms as they made their way into the hands of high-level traffickers and Mexican cartels.

Inspired by a deep sense of patriotism, Mike Detty courageously stepped up to help his country by assisting the local ATF office. Putting his life at risk, Detty made countless undercover sales to suspected cartel associates, even conducting transactions from the safety of his own home under the cover of night. Little did he know that his involvement would stretch far beyond the initial weeks he was promised, enduring a breathtaking three-year operation.

The twists and turns of Operation Wide Receiver will keep you guessing until the very end. However, the cruelest twist of all was Detty's betrayal by the very agency he had trusted. Discover the shocking truth behind his harrowing experience and the sacrifices he made for justice.

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Uncover the hidden secrets behind Operation Wide Receiver by joining Mike Detty on his extraordinary journey. Don't miss out on this gripping tale of corruption, bravery, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Click here to order your copy now.

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