Over 2,800 illegal firearms and 40,000 pieces of ammunition seized in operation in Europe and Asia
October 09, 2026
October 09, 2026
LYON, France, Oct. 9 -- INTERPOL issued the following news:
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Over 2,800 illegal firearms and 40,000 pieces of ammunition seized in operation in Europe and Asia
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LYON, France - A first-of-its-kind police operation targeting illicit firearms trafficking across Europe and Central Asia has resulted in the seizure of 2,823 small arms and light weapons, almost 400 hand grenades and explosives, and over 40,000 pieces of ammunition.
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Over 2,800 illegal firearms and 40,000 pieces of ammunition seized in operation in Europe and Asia
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LYON, France - A first-of-its-kind police operation targeting illicit firearms trafficking across Europe and Central Asia has resulted in the seizure of 2,823 small arms and light weapons, almost 400 hand grenades and explosives, and over 40,000 pieces of ammunition.
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