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A man in Santarém, Brazil, has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm after allegedly shooting someone during a traffic dispute, although his defense claims it was an act of self-defense.

A businessman from Gauting was sentenced to five years and ten months in prison for tax evasion and possession of illegal firearms in connection with false sales of FFP2 masks during the pandemic.

A man was arrested in Cabrobó, Brazil, for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm during a police operation that uncovered a drug lab.

Police in Plzeň apprehended a man for possession of an illegal firearm at his residence.

A telescopic baton was discovered during a partial inspection of a man's car in Panevėžys district, prompting an investigation for illegal possession of a non-firearm weapon.

Two men were arrested in Resende, Brazil, for illegal firearm possession, including a pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition.

Two teenagers were arrested in Teresina on suspicion of drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm following a police pursuit after they attempted to flee from an officer at a gas station.

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Itatiaia, Brazil, for illegally carrying a firearm, suspected of planning an attack against a rival faction.

A man was arrested in Araripina, Brazil, for rape, kidnapping, and illegal possession of a firearm after threatening a woman with a knife.

A man was arrested in São Paulo after police caught him identifying as an officer while possessing a firearm with a scratched serial number and ammunition.

Christos Mavrikis's trial for illegal possession of a firearm and related charges has been postponed until April 23, 2026, to allow a key witness to testify.

Christos Mavrikis faces serious charges including illegal possession of a firearm and has had his trial postponed to April 23 due to the absence of a key witness.

A businessman in Boa Vista is under investigation for illegal possession of firearms, though no weapons were found during a police search.

A 40-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting a neighbor's puppy in the Nova Cidade neighborhood, with the incident being classified as animal cruelty and illegal possession of a firearm.

Five military police officers were injured in an accident involving two vehicles in Planaltina, Federal District, while responding to a situation of illegal firearm possession.

A man was arrested on charges of kidnapping, illegal possession of a firearm, and discharging a firearm after holding a mototaxi driver at gunpoint in Pedra Azul, Brazil.

A soldier has been expelled from the Military Police in Pernambuco after being found guilty of various offenses, including robbery and illegal possession of a firearm registered in another person's name.

A man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Santarém, Brazil, after police seized a .38 caliber revolver and ammunition during a traffic stop.

A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for illegal possession of a firearm following a dispute with his brother.

Authorities reported discovering an illegal 9 mm firearm in an apartment in Vilnius after responding to a domestic disturbance involving an aggressive man.

A man was arrested in Pindaré Mirim for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm after being caught attempting to dispose of drugs during a police raid.

A man wanted by Italian authorities was detained in Marijampolė, Lithuania, while in possession of an illegal firearm.

A 62-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing his son with a homemade gun on his birthday and also faced charges for attempted murder and illegal possession of firearms.

A drug addict who was recently released from prison has been charged with shooting at trolleybuses with an illegal firearm for two consecutive nights, leading to a court hearing regarding his detention.

Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez has been indicted for violently attacking federal agents after failing to purchase a firearm in Pittsburgh.

Police discovered a small weapons cache in an abandoned sheepfold near Borizia in Heraklion, Crete, as part of efforts to combat illegal firearm possession.

A 27-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm after attempting to flee from the police in the Alvorada neighborhood of Boa Vista.

Two men, aged 19 and 28, were caught and arrested for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Iracema, Roraima, where police confiscated a modified gun and drugs hidden in a football-themed pot.

A man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm following reports of gunfire at a party in Várzea da Palma.

Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians and Bedouin villages in the West Bank are on the rise, as far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir issues firearm licenses to residents of 18 new illegal settlements.

A citizen was sentenced to 18 months in prison for posting a photo on Facebook threatening former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett with a gun while also illegally possessing a firearm.