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🇱🇹 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
🇪🇨 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
🇧🇷 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
🇱🇹 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
🇪🇪 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
🇱🇹 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
🇧🇷 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
🇨🇦 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
🇱🇹 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

Gang leader arrested in SP created manual for teaching how to print guns with a 3D printer and used a false name

Lucas Alexandre Flaneto de Queiroz, known as Zé Carioca, was arrested for leading a gang that manufactured firearms using 3D printers in Brazil.

Mar 12 • 15:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest two men for illegal hunting on BR-230 in Pastos Bons; they were released after bail

Two men were arrested for illegal hunting on BR-230, found with wild animals and firearms, but were released after paying bail.

Mar 10 • 14:10 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Police on arrest at the synagogue: Appears random

Three individuals were arrested outside a synagogue in Oslo on Friday for illegal possession of firearms and explosives-related substances, with police stating the circumstances appeared random.

Mar 10 • 10:42 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Weapons and ammunition found in a resident's house and garage in Kazlų Rūda municipality

Authorities discovered illegally held firearms and ammunition in the home and garage of a resident in the village of Plutiškiai.

Mar 10 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Authorities discover illegal weapons and ammunition near Kazlų Rūda

Authorities in Lithuania discovered a Browning pistol without an identification number, a signal pistol with 70 cartridges, and a shooting bow with 29 arrows, leading to an investigation into illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.

Mar 10 • 05:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Man shot a gun during a conflict in Alytus: drugs found in the detained man's home

A man was detained in Alytus after allegedly firing shots during a public conflict, with illegal firearms and drugs discovered at his residence.

Mar 10 • 05:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police seizes R$ 58,000 in cash and weapons in operation against disarmament

The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

Mar 9 • 19:11 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Two individuals are charged after arrest near synagogue in Oslo

Two men have been charged following their arrest at a synagogue in Oslo for illegal possession of firearms and explosives.

Mar 9 • 12:18 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: 12 Rifles Surrendered in West Pokot Amid Disarmament Push

In West Pokot County, twelve illegal firearms were voluntarily surrendered by residents as part of a government disarmament initiative.

Mar 9 • 10:54 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In the Raseiniai District, police responding to domestic violence found illegal firearms in a home

Police found homemade firearms while responding to a domestic violence incident in the Raseiniai District of Lithuania.

Mar 9 • 06:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Police found illegal weapons at the home of a drunken assaulter in the Raseiniai district

Police discovered homemade illegal firearms while responding to a domestic assault involving a heavily intoxicated man and woman in Lithuania.

Mar 9 • 06:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: 23 Arrested in Nimba

Twenty-three individuals have been arrested in Nimba County for the illegal possession and use of firearms following community reports of terrorization by armed groups.

Mar 9 • 04:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shotgun and ammunition seized on undocumented barge in Óbidos

A shotgun and six rounds of ammunition were seized from an undocumented barge on the Amazon River near Óbidos, Brazil.

Mar 7 • 12:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police arrest suspected cultists, recover firearms in Kwara

Kwara State Police have detained members of secret cults and confiscated illegal firearms and paraphernalia in Ilorin following a deadly cult-related incident.

Mar 6 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 5 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of illegal possession of weapons flees from police, leaving behind shotguns and ammunition

A suspect in illegal weapons possession evaded police during an arrest attempt in Belterra, Brazil, leaving behind firearms and ammunition.

Mar 5 • 12:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Papua New Guinea has launched a national campaign to encourage residents to surrender illegal firearms by offering cash payments amid rising tribal violence.

Mar 5 • 00:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

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.

Mar 4 • 05:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The European Union Wants to Harmonize Penalties Related to Firearms

The European Commission proposes to standardize penalties for illegal firearms possession, production, and trafficking across EU member states as part of a new directive.

Mar 3 • 02:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Guns and ammunition found hidden inside a sofa and under a mattress in a district of Manhuaçu

Police discovered firearms and ammunition concealed in various locations within a home in Manhuaçu, Brazil, during a search based on allegations of illegal possession.

Mar 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry

Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.

Feb 28 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 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

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