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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics indicate use of the same weapons in homicides linked to the cigarette mafia and the bookie Adilsinho

Forensic examinations have revealed the same firearms used in multiple homicides connected to illegal gambling and the cigarette mafia in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland is drowning in inheritance weapons – offered to arms dealers almost daily and police stocks are bursting

The number of firearms from inheritances in Finland is rapidly increasing as the large elder population passes away, posing challenges for authorities and raising concerns about potential illegal access to these weapons.

Feb 27 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Homemade firearms and a crossbow found in the Vilnius region

Authorities discovered homemade firearms and a crossbow during a check in a residential property in the Vilnius region.

Feb 27 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police launches operation in Bodocó and seizes weapons, drugs, vehicles, and cell phones

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted an operation in Bodocó, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, and vehicles in connection with a murder investigation.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

GOP bill seeks to block illegal immigrants from being armed law enforcement

Republican lawmakers have introduced a bill to prevent illegal immigrants from possessing firearms while serving as law enforcement officers.

Feb 26 • 19:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bus passenger arriving from SP is arrested with drugs and weapons in suitcase in Curvelo

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Curvelo for transporting illegal drugs and firearms from São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 16:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 13:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Environmental Police seizes eight guns during operation against illegal hunting in Northern Minas

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 26 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 15:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 13:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 10:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Employee: Son of Robert Mugabe Charged with Attempted Murder

Robert Mugabe's son, Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, is facing charges of attempted murder, illegal possession of firearms, and obstructing justice after allegedly shooting an employee in South Africa.

Feb 24 • 17:04 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Arsenal of Weapons and Ammunition Found at the Home of a Man Detained for Domestic Violence in Panevėžys District

A man in the Panevėžys district was arrested for domestic violence, leading to the discovery of a significant cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in his home.

Feb 24 • 06:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes two submachine guns and a revolver inside a bus on BR-116 in Manhuaçu

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized two submachine guns and a revolver from a bus traveling on BR-116 in Manhuaçu, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 22 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'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.

Feb 21 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Businessman accused after death of teenager found buried on estate is convicted for illegal possession of firearms

Businessman Gleison Luís Menegildo has been convicted of illegal possession of firearms amid ongoing investigations into the murder of a teenager found buried on a farm in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 21:09 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: SAPS Destroys Over 13,000 Firearms

The South African Police Service has destroyed over 13,000 firearms as part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal weapons in circulation.

Feb 20 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Nine people arrested in operation against drug trafficking and illegal possession of arms in MA

Nine individuals were arrested in a drug trafficking and illegal arms possession operation in São João Batista, Brazil, with significant seizures made by the police.

Feb 19 • 18:36 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Shooting at Trasop: One Arrested

One person has been arrested following a shooting incident in Trasop, Oslo, with three others charged for illegal weapons possession.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Shooting in Trasop: One Arrested

One person has been arrested after a shooting incident in Trasop, Oslo, where three others are also facing charges for serious illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 19 • 17:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Trump's 'no-nonsense' DC crackdown tops 10k arrests as DOJ declares era of 'unchecked violence is over'

President Trump's initiative has led to over 10,000 arrests and the recovery of more than 1,000 illegal firearms in Washington, D.C., according to reports from Fox News.

Feb 19 • 14:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Nervousness in Russia: There are illegal weapons of war everywhere

Weapons from the frontlines in Ukraine are flooding into Russia in large quantities, complicating efforts to track illegal firearms and related crimes.

Feb 18 • 18:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

ATF seizes 36K guns as Trump administration shifts focus from Biden priorities to cartels, street crime

Federal agents have seized over 36,000 illegal firearms, marking a shift in focus during the Trump administration towards combating street crime and drug cartels.

Feb 18 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police seize pistol with symbol of paramilitary group from World War II

The Military Police of Brazil seized a 9mm pistol adorned with a symbol from a World War II paramilitary group during a traffic stop in Taubaté.

Feb 17 • 22:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after assaulting woman and keeping weapons at home in Campos

A 60-year-old man was arrested for assaulting his partner and storing illegal firearms in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil.

Feb 14 • 21:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 14 • 15:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Six weapons seized in operation against illegal hunting in Curral de Dentro

Six firearms were seized in a police operation targeting illegal hunting in Curral de Dentro, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 18:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest three suspects for unlawful possession of firearms in Anambra

Three suspects have been arrested in Anambra for illegal possession of firearms and drug-related activities.

Feb 12 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

48-Year-Old Man Arrested Suspected of Offering Drugs to a Teenager in PI; Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault of a Vulnerable Individual

A 48-year-old man was arrested in Pio IX, Piauí, for allegedly providing drugs to a 13-year-old girl and was additionally charged with illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 11 • 19:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Weapons Register: Almost 50,000 Private Firearms Missing or Stolen

The number of missing private firearms in Germany has nearly doubled, prompting calls for more police specialists and authority to combat illegal arms trade.

Feb 11 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The hundreds of 20-euro banknotes were counterfeit

A man was arrested in Thessaloniki for counterfeiting currency and illegal possession of firearms after police found hundreds of counterfeit 20-euro notes and weapons in his home.

Feb 10 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A man found 1,600 rounds of ammunition in a garden house in Kaunas district

A man discovered 1,689 rounds of ammunition and nine signal rockets while cleaning a garden house in Lithuania's Kaunas district, prompting a police investigation for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Feb 9 • 05:43 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 4 Illegal Firearms in Baringo Amid Disarmament Campaign

The National Police Service in Kenya has seized four illegal firearms in Baringo County as part of an ongoing disarmament campaign aimed at improving security and reducing banditry in the region.

Feb 9 • 04:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 8 • 12:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

In Oriximiná, man arrested on suspicion of illegal arms trade

A man has been arrested in Oriximiná, Pará, Brazil, on suspicion of illegally trading firearms following a police investigation and court-issued warrants.

Feb 6 • 22:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 6 • 06:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Illegal weapons found in Panevėžys and Kaunas district

Illegal firearms were discovered in Panevėžys and Kaunas district, as reported by the Police Department on Thursday.

Feb 5 • 08:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Illegal weapons found in Panevėžys and Kaunas district

The Police Department reported the discovery of illegal firearms, including a Walther P99 pistol and a Rohm RG89 revolver, in Panevėžys and Kulautuva, with investigations initiated in both cases.

Feb 5 • 06:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man attempts to attack wife with piece of wood, is reported and arrested with weapons in Cantá

A 32-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence and illegal possession of firearms after attempting to attack his wife with a piece of wood in the Cantá region of Roraima, Brazil.

Feb 4 • 00:24 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

JUST IN: DSS arraigns Malami, son over firearms possession

The Department of State Services has charged former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulazeez with terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms before a Federal High Court.

Feb 3 • 12:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Faction leader arrested in house with armored doors had a history of qualified homicide and illegal possession of firearms

The man identified as the leader of the Primeiro Grupo Catarinense (PGC), arrested in Ponta Porã (MS), has a criminal record including qualified homicide and attempted homicide, with outstanding arrest warrants from Santa Catarina.

Feb 3 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Julio Herrera Nieto arrested, the sixth of the 10 most wanted fugitives, in Gerena (Seville)

Police have arrested Julio Herrera Nieto in Gerena, Seville, who was on the list of the 10 most wanted fugitives and was wanted for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 2 • 12:39 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

One of the ten most wanted fugitives in Spain falls in Seville

National Police have arrested Julio Herrera Nieto in Gerena, included in Spain's 'Top Ten Most Wanted' list, for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 2 • 12:34 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The National Police arrest Julio Herrera, the sixth fugitive on the '10 Most Wanted' list

Julio Herrera, 57, was arrested in Gerena, Spain, as the sixth fugitive on the '10 Most Wanted' list for drug trafficking and illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 2 • 12:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Called for violence via social media: 65-year-old handed over to detention supervisor

A 66-year-old man was arrested for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition after being investigated for inciting violence on social media.

Jan 15 • 14:19 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

18 months in prison for a citizen who threatened to shoot Bennett while he was Prime Minister and possessed illegal firearms

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.

Jan 5 • 18:17 UTC

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