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former San Diego County, California, sheriff’s office captain has been charged with running an illegal gun trafficking operation. Federal prosecutors say Marco Garmo sold civilians “off roster” guns that are legally available only to law enforcement, high-capacity magazines, and department-issued ammunition. Prosecutors claim he did this

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