Nothing complicated: hobbyist built a shoulder-fired Stinger-like rocket for 83 euros
An Estonian technology enthusiast has successfully created a shoulder-fired guided missile system using affordable technology, challenging the notion that such weapons can only be produced by state armies.
Who is Zé Carioca, designer accused of leading a scheme of 3D printed weapons
Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, known online as 'Zé Carioca', has been identified as the alleged leader behind a criminal organization producing and selling 3D printed firearms in Brazil.
Arrested as the mastermind behind a 3D-printed gun accused of assaulting his wheelchair-bound father after being questioned about 'prints'
Lucas Alexandre Flaneto Queiroz, known as Zé Carioca, was arrested for creating 3D-printed weapons and previously faced assault charges from his wheelchair-bound father.
3D-printed weapon parts were sold on e-commerce platforms
An investigation revealed that weapons and parts made from 3D printers were being sold on e-commerce platforms in Brazil.
PM conducts operation against group using 3D printer to produce weapons in the interior of SP
The São Paulo Military Police executed an operation against a gang using 3D printers to clandestinely manufacture weapons in the state.
Gang that sold weapons made with 3D printers offered tutorials and technical support
A gang involved in a scheme to produce and sell 3D-printed weapons provided buyers with tutorials and technical assistance to create their own firearms.
Three cities in MG are the target of an operation investigating the sale of guns produced by 3D printers
Police in Minas Gerais initiated an operation targeting illegal gun production using 3D printing technology in several metropolitan cities.
Gang Sold Weapons Made by 3D Printers to Those Convicted for Links to Drug Trafficking, Homicides, and Other Crimes
A criminal gang in Brazil has been selling weapons produced with 3D printers to convicted criminals involved in various serious offenses, including drug trafficking and homicide.
Gang leader arrested in SP created manual for teaching how to print guns with a 3D printer and used a false name
Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, known as Zé Carioca, was arrested for leading a gang that manufactured firearms using 3D printers in Brazil.
Two men are arrested on suspicion of manufacturing weapons with 3D printers in Maranhão
Two men were arrested in Maranhão, Brazil, on suspicion of manufacturing firearms using 3D printers.
VIDEOS: Good Morning Santa Catarina on Thursday, March 12, 2026
The report covers various significant issues including a discussion on actions by the STF, Israel's threats against Lebanon, inflation in Brazil, and recent criminal activities involving 3D-printed weapons.
Piracicaba Police Carry Out Warrants in Interstate Operation Against 3D Printed Weapons Manufacturing
Piracicaba police have arrested a man alleged to be the leader of a gang involved in the production of firearms using 3D printers as part of Operation Shadowgun, which spans at least 11 states.
Operation targets interstate scheme of selling weapons produced with 3D printers
The operation by the RJ Civil Police and public authorities targets a network selling firearms made using 3D printing technology.
EU Directive Against 3D Weapons
The EU Commission is proposing a new directive aimed at creating uniform penalties across member states for offenses related to illegal weapons, including the possession of 3D weapon blueprints.