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🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Released after grenade found in Buran, Trondheim

A man arrested in Trondheim for possessing a grenade has been released but remains charged with illegal entry and possession of the explosive device.

Feb 28 • 14:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Court orders preventive detention of TJRR server arrested with child pornography

A court in Roraima has converted the detention of a public server from the Court of Justice into preventive detention for possession of child pornography and illegal ammunition.

Feb 27 • 20:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

21 swords recovered from a clothing store in Jalna, Maharashtra

Police in Jalna, Maharashtra, seized 21 swords from a clothing store and arrested the store owner on suspicion of illegal possession of weapons.

Feb 27 • 09:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 26 • 20:57 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

"Aro" sappers rushed to Marijampolė – a hand grenade and grenade detonator found in the basement of a house

A hand grenade and detonator were discovered in a house basement in Marijampolė, prompting a police operation and an investigation into illegal possession of explosives.

Feb 26 • 06:19 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 07:18 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
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

VTEK Will Investigate Whether the Doctors' Union, Which Submitted Changes to the Criminal Code, Operated as an Illegal Lobbyist

VTEK is investigating the circumstances under which the Lithuanian Doctors' Union submitted a legislative proposal to amend the Criminal Code regarding illegal drug possession and distribution, amid concerns about its lobbying status.

Feb 24 • 14:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 24 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Dozens arrested in a raid in the south on suspicion of illegal arms trafficking and possession

Dozens were arrested in a police raid in southern Israel on suspicion of trafficking and possessing illegal weapons.

Feb 24 • 06:00 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

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.

Feb 23 • 10:39 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

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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This device is wanted to be banned

The Finnish government proposes to criminalize the possession of jamming devices to enhance enforcement against illegal use.

Feb 20 • 15:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

109 cartridges of various calibers found in Telšiai

The police discovered 109 cartridges of various calibers in a metal cupboard in Telšiai, Lithuania.

Feb 20 • 06:55 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia Warns Illegal FMD Vaccines, Livestock Smuggling Threaten Beef Exports and Disease-Free Status

Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture warns against illegal possession of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines and livestock smuggling, emphasizing the potential risk to the country's beef exports and disease-free status.

Feb 20 • 05:18 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A resident of the Šiauliai district who began to terrorize a girl he met will go to prison

A Šiauliai district man has been sentenced to prison for multiple offenses including systematic terrorization of a victim and illegal possession of drugs and ammunition.

Feb 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jammers will become illegal

The Finnish government plans to outlaw radio jamming devices known as jammers, making their possession illegal for ordinary citizens.

Feb 19 • 12:31 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They are prosecuted for health crimes against two women and a man detained for the homicide of Carlos Manzo

Three individuals, including a mother and her two children, have been linked to the homicide of Carlos Manzo and face charges related to health crimes and illegal possession of weapons in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 18:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Major action against Atiq's henchmen, land worth over 1 billion released from illegal possession

Authorities in Prayagraj have freed more than 38 bighas of land worth over 1 billion rupees from illegal possession linked to gangster Atiq Ahmed and his associates.

Feb 18 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 18 • 16:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 18 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Christos Mavrikis: Prosecuted for six offenses – Referred to trial

Christos Mavrikis faces multiple charges including illegal possession of a weapon and threatening behavior, after being arrested for his involvement in a shooting incident.

Feb 17 • 13:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Criminal prosecution against Christos Mavrikis for illegal possession of weapons and reckless gunfire

Christos Mavrikis has been prosecuted for several misdemeanors related to illegal weapon possession and reckless gunfire after a dispute with an Albanian man.

Feb 17 • 12:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Blow to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel Leaves 12 Arrested, Drugs and Weapons Seized

Twelve individuals linked to the Chiapas-Guatemala Cartel were arrested for illegal possession of weapons and narcotics in Cintalapa, Chiapas.

Feb 15 • 20:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

B.C. ends drug decriminalization, but needs to start charging for possession again: MLA

B.C. MLA Elenore Sturko declares the province's drug decriminalization plan a failure and advocates for reintroducing possession charges for illegal drugs.

Feb 15 • 14:00 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)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 13 • 13:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Target of operation dies in confrontation with police in Northern PI; revolver seized

A 22-year-old man was killed during a police operation in Piauí, Brazil, while attempting to evade arrest for drug trafficking and illegal possession of a weapon.

Feb 13 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Profepa denounces illegal possession of spider monkey; councilor from Ocotlán says she just 'borrowed it'

The Mexican Federal Prosecutor for Environmental Protection (Profepa) has filed a criminal complaint against a councilor who was seen carrying an endangered spider monkey at an official event, claiming it was borrowed.

Feb 13 • 04:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 12 • 18:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Prison Officer Smuggling Drugs and Phones in Jail

A prison officer and three civilians were arrested in Greece for drug possession and trafficking, as part of a broader investigation into illegal activities involving the introduction of mobile phones into the prison system.

Feb 12 • 15:53 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
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-police officer jailed for arson and possession of bestiality videos

Former NSW police officer Kritan Kutti has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for multiple offences, including arson and possession of illegal materials.

Feb 12 • 03:37 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A resident of Alytus connected to balloon-smuggled contraband was tracked down by both a VSAT dog and cameras in the Čepkeliai swamp

An Alytus resident was caught in the Čepkeliai reserve area for illegal possession of excise goods, having been previously identified as connected to balloon-smuggling activities near the Belarus border.

Feb 11 • 06:44 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 9 • 18:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 9 • 12:02 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

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