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What was the main reason for the government raid on the Branch Davidians' compound?

  • Weapons stockpiling

  • Drug trafficking

  • Kidnapping

  • Tax evasion

Answer

The main reason for the government raid on the Branch Davidians' compound was the allegations of weapons stockpiling by the group. This led the ATF and later the FBI to launch a raid on the Mount Carmel compound in 1993.
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