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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

New firearms law would allow gun owners to store more ammunition

The Estonian government has initiated a draft law to amend the firearms regulations, which would allow private individuals to possess larger amounts of ammunition.

Mar 23 • 08:17 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Dumping site for war ammunition found in the sea during cable work

A previously unknown dumping site for World War II ammunition has been discovered in Herjangsfjorden, Norway, during cable maintenance operations.

Mar 23 • 05:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Dumping ground for war ammunition found in the sea during cable work

A previously unknown dumping ground of WWII ammunition has been discovered in Herjangsfjorden near Narvik during cable repair work.

Mar 23 • 02:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Two guns and 250 cartridges stolen in Vilnius district, a pistol lost in Šiauliai region

Two incidents involving the theft of firearms and ammunition were reported in Lithuania, one involving a lost pistol in the Šiauliai region and another where a safe containing firearms was stolen in the Vilnius district.

Mar 22 • 09:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

The terrifying image of the great war is starting to scare... Bombing has reached the nuclear plant, increasing the risk of radiation

Heavy bombing at the Wahdati Airbase near Dezhful in Iran's Khuzestan province raises concerns after missiles struck ammunition bunkers, leading to secondary explosions and a significant threat to a nearby nuclear facility.

Mar 22 • 05:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Driver arrested with ammunition hidden in the engine and under the car seat on BR-251; VIDEO

A 32-year-old driver was arrested for illegally carrying restricted-use ammunition hidden in his vehicle on BR-251 in Montes Claros, Brazil.

Mar 21 • 19:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man serving time under open regime is arrested with pistol, revolver, ammunition, and drugs in Governador Valadares

A 30-year-old man on open regime parole was arrested in Governador Valadares after being found with multiple firearms and drugs.

Mar 21 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A box of ammunition was found in the port of Thessaloniki

A box containing ammunition, possibly mortars, was discovered in the port of Thessaloniki, prompting immediate notification to the responsible authorities for safe disposal.

Mar 21 • 14:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

While repairing his house roof, a man from Kaunas found a pistol with 6 cartridges

A man in Kaunas discovered a pistol and six cartridges while repairing his roof, prompting a police investigation into the illegal possession of firearms.

Mar 21 • 07:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Wall Street Journal Article: The American Ammunition Shortage is Worse Than You Imagine

A military expert warns that the U.S. faces a significant ammunition shortage, particularly in the context of potential conflicts with global adversaries like China.

Mar 21 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Three men are arrested on suspicion of homicide in Bahia; firearm and ammunition seized

Three men have been arrested in Cravolândia, Bahia, suspected of involvement in a homicide linked to drug trafficking operations.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Information from the Denunciation Hotline helps police seize drugs and ammunition in Taiobeiras

A tip-off to the Denunciation Hotline led the Civil Police of Minas Gerais to seize cocaine and ammunition in Taiobeiras, with ongoing investigations into local drug sales.

Mar 20 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'Killing bad men is expensive': Trump's request to Congress for $200 billion for the war in Iran

The Trump administration is seeking an additional $200 billion for military operations in Iran to replenish ammunition and supplies depleted in prior military assistance.

Mar 20 • 15:02 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

During training in Ropaži Municipality, the National Guard will use ammunition

The Latvian National Guard will conduct training exercises in Ropaži Municipality, utilizing non-lethal training ammunition to enhance skills and readiness.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Giraitė Ammunition Factory Enters a New Phase: Here’s What Is Changing

The Giraitė ammunition factory is entering a new phase with significant investments in production and technology, aiming to enhance efficiency and self-sufficiency in ammunition supply for the Lithuanian military.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norway could have had the Germans clean up the ammunition – chose dumping in Lake Mjøsa

The article discusses Norway's decision post-World War II to dump German ammunition in Lake Mjøsa instead of allowing the Germans to dismantle it themselves.

Mar 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Findings in the Vilnius region forest – rifle magazine with 29 rounds

A rifle magazine containing 29 rounds was discovered in a forest in the Vilnius region, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Mar 20 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WSJ: 'Green light' from the US for the sale of weapons and ammunition worth $7 billion to the UAE

The US government has approved an additional $7 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates without public announcement, alongside previously announced sales totaling $16.5 billion.

Mar 20 • 06:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three suspects, recover gun in Enugu

The Enugu Police have arrested three suspects during crime prevention operations, recovering a firearm and ammunition.

Mar 20 • 06:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize 10 handmade weapons in Maceió; material may be linked to a faction

A police operation in Maceió led to the seizure of 10 handmade shotguns and ammunition, suspected to be linked to a criminal faction operating in Alagoas.

Mar 19 • 22:29 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Army arrests two gunrunners, recovers ammunition in Taraba

Nigerian troops arrested two gunrunners and seized a large cache of ammunition in Taraba State during a routine operation.

Mar 19 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Nammo in a squeeze between need and capacity: – We just have to push on

Nammo is facing pressure to significantly increase ammunition production to meet rising demands, especially from Ukraine, requiring a quick investment of 10 billion NOK.

Mar 19 • 17:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Iran Found Ammunition that Can Harm in Israel

Iran has reportedly discovered ammunition that poses a threat to Israel.

Mar 19 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Illegal Ammunition Seized from a Man in the Tauragė District

A man in the Tauragė district of Lithuania was found in possession of ten illegal ammunition rounds, leading to an investigation.

Mar 19 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BLOG ⟩ 1485th Day of War in Ukraine: Canada: NATO is mobilizing resources to help Ukraine with ammunition

The article discusses NATO's increased support for Ukraine, particularly regarding ammunition supplies amid ongoing conflict with Russia.

Mar 19 • 02:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Canada: NATO is pooling resources to help Ukraine with ammunition

NATO is mobilizing resources alongside Canada and other allies to address ammunition shortages for air defense systems in Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict in Iran, as stated by Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty.

Mar 19 • 01:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police smash kidnap syndicate, rescue victims, recover ammunition

The Delta State Police Command in Nigeria has dismantled a kidnap syndicate, rescued three victims, and recovered an AK-47 during a gun battle.

Mar 19 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police seize rifle, other weapons, and 682 rounds of ammunition from driver in Governador Valadares

The police in Brazil seized a rifle and several other weapons along with 682 rounds of ammunition from a driver suspected of being armed and under the influence of substances.

Mar 18 • 22:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Hiding was unsuccessful: turned into a fireball along with all the ammunition

A Ukrainian drone attack successfully destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad rocket launcher that posed a serious threat to Ukraine's defensive positions.

Mar 18 • 18:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Making ammunition in Canada ‘essential’ for independence: defence minister

The Canadian government is investing $1.4 billion to enhance ammunition production to ensure national independence and readiness.

Mar 18 • 16:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with gun and ammunition in Itatiaia

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Itatiaia, Brazil, during a police operation aimed at combating arms trafficking, with weapons and ammunition confiscated from his vehicle.

Mar 18 • 15:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

He wrapped the ammunition in blankets and brought it to the police station in Písek

A man transported ammunition wrapped in blankets to the police station in Písek, Czechia.

Mar 18 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation against arms and ammunition trafficking executes two search and seizure warrants in Sergipe

A law enforcement operation in Sergipe, Brazil, resulted in the execution of two search and seizure warrants targeting arms and ammunition trafficking, leading to various seizures including firearms and ammunition.

Mar 18 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The IDF says Hezbollah avoids confronting troops on the ground and disperses ammunition to prevent damage

The Israeli Defense Forces report that Hezbollah operatives are retreating from frontline areas and avoiding confrontation with IDF forces.

Mar 18 • 07:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

SAFE will support ammunition producers, war will drive up food prices

Poland's SAFE program is set to allocate billions of zlotys to domestic ammunition manufacturers amid rising concerns of war impacting food prices due to soaring fuel and gas costs.

Mar 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with 155 mm ammunition?

Poland is set to receive over 180 billion PLN in loans for arms, with substantial funds earmarked for ammunition production as part of a national program aimed at enhancing defense capabilities.

Mar 18 • 03:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who will produce 155 mm ammunition for Poland? A game for billions with SAFE

The article discusses Poland's plans for procuring 155 mm ammunition, the legal and financial foundations of these purchases, and the development of domestic production capacities.

Mar 18 • 03:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

DSS arrests gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition in Cross River

Operatives of the Department of State Services in Nigeria arrested a suspected gunrunner with 832 rounds of ammunition hidden in food items in Cross River State.

Mar 17 • 16:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Police Found Hundreds of Ammunition During Construction of Highway D3

Czech police uncovered hundreds of World War II ammunition pieces, including 200 grenades, during the construction of Highway D3 near Dolní Dvořiště.

Mar 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Britain, Finland, and the Netherlands Consider Cooperation in Weapon and Ammunition Purchases

Britain, Finland, and the Netherlands are exploring collaboration in military procurement efforts.

Mar 17 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Deter Russia, modernize the army, and remain a democracy: Poland seeks solutions to a puzzle facing all of Europe

A Polish arms manufacturer discusses the challenges and urgency of producing military ammunition amid concerns over potential conflict with Russia, highlighting the generational fear of war among his children.

Mar 17 • 08:26 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Corporate newsfilter: We still have enough fuel, but we are losing another automotive subcontractor and another has gone bankrupt

Slovakia's arms exports have more than doubled, reaching €2.5 billion, with a significant portion attributed to ammunition production, despite the government’s stated aim to halt fighting in Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Not even ammunition for Ukraine? Slovak arms and ammunition exports are breaking records

Slovakia's exports of arms and ammunition have reached record levels, raising questions about the implications for support to Ukraine.

Mar 16 • 08:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A find discovered during the spring cleanup in Darbėnai has been handed over to the authorities

A discovery of 40 pieces of damaged ammunition in Darbėnai, Lithuania, has led to an investigation into illegal possession of firearms.

Mar 16 • 07:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We know which companies may benefit from SAFE

The article discusses the potential beneficiaries in the Polish defense sector from the SAFE program, highlighting innovative systems like the GLADIUS surveillance-strike system and the role of specific companies in ammunition production.

Mar 16 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two men are arrested with an arsenal and over 100 rounds of ammunition in the rural area of Igarapé-Miri

Two men were arrested and a cache of firearms and over 100 rounds of ammunition was seized in a rural area of Igarapé-Miri, Brazil.

Mar 14 • 17:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'I will end the Iran war when I feel it's time,' Trump said, there is no shortage of ammunition

Donald Trump stated that the U.S. military operation in Iran will end when he deems it appropriate, dismissing concerns about ammunition shortages.

Mar 14 • 02:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gun found stashed in Edinburgh woods during organised crime investigation

Police Scotland discovered a firearm and ammunition in woodland near Niddrie Mains Road as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Mar 13 • 22:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested with revolver and ammunition in operations against drug trafficking in Maragogi

A man was arrested in Maragogi, Alagoas, during police operations targeting drug trafficking, where a revolver, ammunition, and drugs were seized.

Mar 13 • 14:15 UTC

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