Feb 9 • 06:36 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

About 1,700 Rounds of Ammunition and Signal Rockets Found in Kaunas District

Authorities discovered a large cache of ammunition and signal rockets in a village in the Kaunas district, leading to a criminal investigation.

In a startling discovery in Naujatriobių village, Lithuania, a man born in 1982 found a cache of 1,689 rounds of various calibers and 9 signal rockets while cleaning out an acquired garden house. The ammunition was reported to the Lithuanian Police Department, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement officers, who have since taken possession of the dangerous materials.

The police have initiated a pre-trial investigation concerning unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition, explosives, or explosive materials. Such findings raise serious concerns about safety and legality, especially given the potential for misuse of such ammunition in civilian settings. The law enforcement's prompt action highlights the critical importance of vigilance in communities regarding the possession of firearms and similar materials.

This incident not only sheds light on individual ownership of potentially hazardous items but also on broader issues concerning gun control and public safety in Lithuania. It underscores the need for regulations and public awareness campaigns to minimize the risks associated with firearms and explosives in private hands.

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