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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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest four, recover firearms in A’Ibom raids

Four suspects were arrested in Akwa Ibom, Nigeria, during police raids that also recovered firearms and illicit drugs.

Mar 23 • 00:39 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Suspected members of Los Lobos were apprehended in a hostel in Esmeraldas

Police apprehended four individuals believed to be members of Los Lobos, along with firearms and controlled substances, in a government operation in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

Mar 22 • 12:45 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
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man found guilty of killing passenger during drug-fuelled road trip

A man has been convicted of manslaughter in the unlawful killing of his passenger during a drug-fuelled road trip in New South Wales.

Mar 20 • 05:54 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Four men arrested in connection with violence incident in Romerike

Four men have been arrested following a violence incident in Kirkebygda, Enebakk, Norway, with one of the suspects also found in possession of firearms.

Mar 20 • 05:28 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Supreme Court will hear challenge to Liberal gun ban

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear four appeals regarding the government's ban on over 2,500 'assault-style' firearms, a move criticized across the political spectrum.

Mar 19 • 19:49 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
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Supreme Court of Canada to hear challenge of Ottawa’s firearms ban

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge regarding the government's ban on certain firearms deemed suitable for battlefield use rather than for hunting or sport shooting.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of renting firearm for committing crimes in the interior of SP

A man was arrested in Araçoiaba da Serra, SP, on suspicion of renting firearms to commit crimes.

Mar 19 • 15:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Colt and Explosia Strengthen Cooperation in Response to Growing Demand for Weapons

Colt and Explosia are enhancing their collaboration to address the rising demand for firearms.

Mar 19 • 14:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Man drove to the forest to shoot and hit a gamekeeper with his car. He received a suspended sentence and will lose his weapons

A man in Czechia has been sentenced following an incident where he hit a gamekeeper with his car while on his way to hunt in the forest, resulting in the loss of his gun privileges.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Alleged leader of Los Tiguerones hitmen and his partner receive preventive detention

Brayan José M., known as La Perris, and his partner have been placed in preventive detention for illegal possession of firearms in Ecuador.

Mar 19 • 10:49 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After reports of gunfire, man caught armed, in underwear, listening to loud music and drinking in MG

A man in Unaí, Brazil, was found armed and in his underwear, drinking and playing loud music after reports of gunfire in the area.

Mar 18 • 19:27 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A 20,000 euro fine imposed on Arūnas Kinderevičius for bribing Vilnius municipality officials

Arūnas Kinderevičius has been fined 20,000 euros for bribery involving Vilnius municipality officials, with additional penalties including the confiscation of illicit funds and firearms.

Mar 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Psychological threats, firearms, and captivity in an abandoned house: victim recounts how she was kidnapped in a Salvador mall

A woman kidnapped with her sister and mother at a Salvador mall describes her harrowing experience during the abduction.

Mar 18 • 11:48 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation targets irregular possession of firearms in Teresina; more than 64 search and seizure warrants

A police operation in Teresina targets illegal firearm possession, executing over 64 search warrants based on expired or canceled registrations.

Mar 18 • 10:02 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

WA's tough new gun laws stifled in failure to remove firearm from bikie's relative

Western Australia Police faced setbacks in their efforts to cancel a gun license linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang member’s relative under new stringent gun laws.

Mar 18 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aid for women to buy guns: MP requests that the city hall veto the project

The Goiás Public Ministry has requested that the mayor of Goiânia veto a law project that would provide financial aid for women victims of violence to purchase firearms.

Mar 17 • 19:36 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

10 arrested, weapons seized and vehicles recovered during operations in Guayaquil and Durán, on the second day of curfew

Police operations during the second day of curfew in Guayaquil and Durán led to the arrest of 10 individuals, the seizure of firearms, and the recovery of stolen vehicles.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Woman in Vilnius Region Found Illegal Gun Belonging to Deceased Man

A woman discovered an illegal gun while cleaning a property in Vilnius region, which belonged to her deceased husband.

Mar 17 • 06:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A woman organizing property in the Vilnius district found an illegally held gun

A woman discovered an illegally held firearm while cleaning up her deceased husband's estate in Piktakoniai village, prompting police investigation.

Mar 17 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Thousands using 'loophole' to own firearms, report claims

A report by the Australia Institute reveals that hundreds of thousands of gun owners in New South Wales are exploiting a loophole to acquire firearms without fulfilling the requirement of having a genuine reason to own a firearm.

Mar 17 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 14 revolvers on a bus on BR-364, in RO

Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 14 .38 caliber revolvers hidden in luggage on a bus traveling from Guajará-Mirim to Porto Velho.

Mar 16 • 15:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Former Reform Youth Member and Associates Charged with Drug Offenses and Money Laundering

A former member of the Reform Youth in Tartu is facing serious legal charges, including illegal handling of firearms, drug trafficking, and money laundering.

Mar 16 • 11:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 71-year-old man threatened neighbors with shotguns from his balcony

A 71-year-old man was arrested for threatening neighbors with shotguns from his balcony in a village near Thessaloniki.

Mar 16 • 07:55 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
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspected Nasarawa kidnapper, seize AK-47

Nasarawa State Police have arrested a suspected kidnapper and seized firearms during an operation in Gidan Akuya Village.

Mar 16 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Kim Jong-Un's Visit to the Weapons Factory – Tests Firearms with Daughter

Kim Jong-Un visited a weapons factory accompanied by his 13-year-old daughter to evaluate the production of new firearms.

Mar 15 • 12:52 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmanian government went against advice from police chief on gun limits

The Tasmanian government has rejected the Police Commissioner's call for limits on firearm ownership, despite recent calls for stricter gun laws in light of past tragedies.

Mar 15 • 00:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Thieves invade collector's house and steal pistols, rifle, and revolver in Uberlândia

Two men were arrested in Uberlândia, Brazil, for stealing eight firearms from a collector's home.

Mar 14 • 21:39 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)
Crime & Justice

Singer Badshah threatened by Lawrence Bishnoi gang, said - next time we will shoot in the forehead

Famous Bollywood singer and rapper Badshah faces threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang amidst legal troubles from Haryana police.

Mar 14 • 13:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police Operation Against Drug Trafficking Results in Arrests and Seizures in Maranhão

A police operation in Maranhão targeted drug trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal substances and firearms.

Mar 13 • 19:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

From smoothbore weapons to bears, bison, and wolves. MPs want to effectively deter animals

Polish MPs are proposing a law to allow the use of smoothbore firearms to deter troublesome wildlife like bears and bison, citing the method’s effectiveness and safety.

Mar 13 • 18:43 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia man found guilty of making 3D guns, gets 6 years in prison

A Nova Scotia man has received a six-year prison sentence for manufacturing 3D firearms, following an investigation into his illegal activities.

Mar 13 • 16:08 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

SD politician in Norrbotten convicted of weapons offense - resigns from duty

A politician from the Sweden Democrats has been convicted for failing to renew a gun license and subsequently found with unregistered firearms, leading to his resignation from public office.

Mar 13 • 14:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Police arrest suspect ‘Super M’ in Lagos, recover locally made pistol

The Lagos State Police apprehended a suspect known as 'Super M' during a routine operation, recovering a locally made pistol in the process.

Mar 13 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Homemade pistol found illegally in Biržai

A homemade pistol and ammunition were discovered during an apartment cleaning in Biržai, leading to an investigation for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Mar 13 • 07:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 13 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The 'Kletzke Hand Cannon' may dethrone the oldest known firearm

A new study suggests that fragments of an early hand weapon found in Brandenburg, Germany may be from the oldest known portable gunpowder weapon in Europe.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police considers 3D-printed guns dangerous as they lack serial numbers, registration, or identified manufacturer

Brazilian police have arrested a gang suspected of manufacturing and selling 3D-printed firearms without serial numbers, raising concerns over their use in crime.

Mar 13 • 01:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Arrested for leading 3D-printed arms production was negotiating with buyers abroad, says Police

Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, the leader of a gang producing 3D-printed guns, has been arrested in Brazil while negotiating with international buyers.

Mar 12 • 22:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kim Jong-un Shooting Again with His Daughter – Photos Released

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was spotted testing firearms alongside his teenage daughter, Kim Ju-ae, during a visit to a munitions factory.

Mar 12 • 20:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 12 • 19:00 UTC

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