NEW : Issa threatens Holder with contempt over gun probe . A Democratic report blames agents in Arizona for Fast and Furious . While there is no evidence that the U.S. attorney 's office in Phoenix or agents from the Bureau of Alcohol , Tobacco , Firearms and Explosives `` acted with anything but a sincere intent to stem illegal firearms trafficking , '' they `` created an obvious and inexcusable threat to public safety on both sides of the border '' by allowing weapons to reach the cartels , the Democrats concluded . The Justice Department says it is investigating the matter, but has not said whether any of those involved will be prosecuted. The botched investigation allowed hundreds of guns to reach Mexican drug gangs .
NEW : Issa threatens Holder with contempt over gun probe . A Democratic report blames agents in Arizona for Fast and Furious . The Justice Department says it is investigating the matter, but has not said whether any of those involved will be prosecuted. The botched investigation allowed hundreds of guns to reach Mexican drug gangs .