Two men arrested with a gun one day after leaving prison in Governador Valadares
Two men were arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Governador Valadares, Brazil, shortly after being released from prison.
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.
Alone at home, child injures themselves after accidental shooting with stepfather's gun in northeastern Pará
A child was injured after accidentally shooting themselves with a firearm in Ipixuna do Pará, leading to the arrest of the stepfather for illegal possession of a firearm and negligence.
Police seize approximately 1,200 crack stones and arrest suspect in Caruaru
The Brazilian police seized around 1,200 crack stones and arrested a 28-year-old suspect for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Caruaru.
Man arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Volta Redonda
A 29-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Brazil, for illegal possession of a firearm and other illegal items.
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.
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.
Suspect of shooting at car arrested for illegal possession of firearm in the interior of SP
A man suspected of shooting at a car in São Carlos, SP, has been arrested for illegal possession of a firearm, although no one was injured.
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.
A man publicly displayed a revolver during a conflict in Kėdainiai
On March 11, a man was detained after publicly displaying an illegal handgun during a verbal dispute in Kėdainiai, Lithuania.
Man sentenced for homicide in 2011 is arrested in Açailândia, MA
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Açailândia, Brazil, following the enforcement of two arrest warrants related to qualified homicide, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of a firearm.
Former model Álvaro Jacomossi is charged with drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Florianópolis
Álvaro Jacomossi, a former international model, has been charged with drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Brazil.
After the gunshots in Alytus - unexpected findings at the 'shooter'’s home
A man in Alytus allegedly threatened another with a firearm and fired two shots, leading to the discovery of illegal weapons and drugs at his home.
Drugs and replica weapon are found by sniffer dogs in the Center of Petrópolis
Sniffer dogs trained by the Municipal Guard of Petrópolis discovered illegal drugs and a replica firearm during training exercises in the area near the Municipal Cemetery.
Suspect of trafficking arrested with drugs and weapon after reports that he was using cameras to monitor the police in Pirapora
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Pirapora, Brazil, for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm after police received anonymous tips about his activities.
Police arrest man for illegal firearm possession in Edo
A 35-year-old man named Kingsley Dele was arrested in Edo State, Nigeria, for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm during an intelligence-led operation by the police.
Merchant goes to police station to identify theft suspect and ends up arrested with stolen gun in MG
A merchant was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm after visiting a police station to identify a theft suspect, leading to the discovery of a stolen gun in his vehicle.
Man arrested with firearm in a hamburger restaurant in Pirapozinho
A man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm at a hamburger restaurant in Pirapozinho, Brazil.
Gas revolver with ammunition found in Klaipėda, illegal firearm in Kaunas
A gas revolver and ammunition were discovered in an uninhabited space in Klaipėda, and an illegal revolver was found in Kaunas during a woman’s cleanup of her deceased husband’s apartment.
Man arrested in flagrante with a weapon and arrest warrants for qualified homicide and concealment of a corpse executed in Serrinha
A man was arrested in Serrinha, Brazil, for illegal possession of a firearm while three arrest warrants for qualified homicide and concealment of a corpse were also executed.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe's Son's Bail Application Postponed
The bail hearing for Bellarmine Chatunga, son of the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been postponed amid serious criminal charges including attempted murder and illegal possession of a firearm.
Man is arrested with a weapon in Resende
A man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Resende, Brazil, following a police response to reports of gunfire in the area.
Man suspected of shooting during traffic argument arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and released after paying bail in Santarém
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.
Verdict at the Munich II Regional Court: FFP2 Masks, a Revolver, and Forged Passports
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.
Man arrested in flagrant for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Cabrobó
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 Detained Man Who Had an Illegal Rifle at Home
Police in Plzeň apprehended a man for possession of an illegal firearm at his residence.
A telescopic baton was found in a man's car in Panevėžys district
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.
Men suspected of illegal firearm possession arrested in Resende
Two men were arrested in Resende, Brazil, for illegal firearm possession, including a pistol and numerous rounds of ammunition.
Video: Teenagers are arrested after fleeing from police at a gas station in Teresina
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.
Man arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Itatiaia
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Itatiaia, Brazil, for illegally carrying a firearm, suspected of planning an attack against a rival faction.
Man arrested for rape and kidnapping in Araripina
A man was arrested in Araripina, Brazil, for rape, kidnapping, and illegal possession of a firearm after threatening a woman with a knife.
'Fake police officer' arrested after shots fired on Marginal Tietê; suspect hid ammunition and a firearm with scratched serial number on the car floor
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.
The trial of Christos Mavrikis for gunfire has been postponed
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: His trial has been postponed to April 23
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.
Businessman is target of search warrant for illegal possession of firearm in Boa Vista
A businessman in Boa Vista is under investigation for illegal possession of firearms, though no weapons were found during a police search.
Man arrested on suspicion of shooting neighbor's puppy in Nova Cidade
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.
5 military police officers injured after accident with vehicles in the DF
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.
Man Arrested After Holding Mototaxi Driver at Gunpoint in Pedra Azul
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.
Soldier expelled from the Military Police for robbing a commercial establishment with someone else's weapon
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.
Military Police seize revolver and arrest man for illegal possession
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.
Man arrested for illegal possession of firearm after fight between brothers in Santarém
A man was arrested in Santarém, Brazil, for illegal possession of a firearm following a dispute with his brother.
An illegal revolver was found with an aggressive man in Vilnius
Authorities reported discovering an illegal 9 mm firearm in an apartment in Vilnius after responding to a domestic disturbance involving an aggressive man.
Man arrested for drug trafficking and possession of firearm in Pindaré Mirim
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 sought by Italian law enforcement was apprehended and disarmed in Marijampolė
A man wanted by Italian authorities was detained in Marijampolė, Lithuania, while in possession of an illegal firearm.
Sixties man sentenced to life imprisonment for killing son with a firearm on his birthday
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 went wild after leaving prison shot at trolleybuses with an illegal weapon for two consecutive evenings
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.
Illegal immigrant allegedly rams ICE vehicle, bites agents after failed gun purchase in Pittsburgh
Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez has been indicted for violently attacking federal agents after failing to purchase a firearm in Pittsburgh.
Borizia Heraklion Crete: Weapons cache found on Psiloritis
Police discovered a small weapons cache in an abandoned sheepfold near Borizia in Heraklion, Crete, as part of efforts to combat illegal firearm possession.
Young man arrested for illegal possession of a firearm after trying to flee from the police in Boa Vista
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 arrested for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a firearm in Iracema
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.