Export of arms from Balkans out of control
In 2015, the world was shocked by the armed attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Yugoslav-made Zastava M70 rifles assault rifles were...
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Police seize firearms, arrest suspect in Larnaca
Police on Thursday seized an assault rifle and three pistols in Larnaca and arrested the 49-year-old owner of the house they were found in. Following...
Soldier charged with illegal arms possession
A National Guard master sergeant was charged before a court-martial on Tuesday in connection with illegal arms found at his barracks last week. The sergeant,...
Soldier arrested over illegal arms possession (updated)
Police arrested a National Guard non-commissioned officer after a pistol and a hand grenade were discovered hidden in the ceiling of the showers at a...
Police seize arms, steroids
Acting on a tip-off, police on Friday evening found and seized arms and munitions, as well as steroids, at an open area in Nicosia. According...
Russia’s ‘Satan 2’ and the new missile race
By Peter Apps Last Friday, Russia launched the largest ballistic missile in history. Weighing in at 200 tons, Moscow says the Sarmat rocket – dubbed...
Man remanded over arms cache, including grenade launcher
A 38-year-old man from Famagusta was remanded in custody for eights days on Wednesday in connection with possession of arms and explosives, including an anti-tank...
Arms and drugs seized from Paralimni home
A shoulder fired missile, loaded gun, a bullet proof vest and cocaine were found on Tuesday at the residence of a 38-year-old man in Paralimni...
Irish man detained for arms possession
Paphos police on Thursday arrested an Irish national in connection with the discovery of firearms at his Peyia home six days ago. Reports said the...
Police destroy arms cache found in dump
By Constantinos Psillides An anti-tank rocket, several anti personnel mines and a cache of anti-aircraft ammunition were found discarded on Monday in a garbage collection...
Former minister’s corruption trial adjourned
Former interior minister Dinos Michaelides’ corruption trial in Greece was adjourned on Monday, the second time in 10 days. Judges moved the hearing to June...
EU failure will allow UK, France to arm Syrian rebels
By Justyna Pawlak and Adrian Croft Britain and France are free to supply weapons to Syrian rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad from August, after attempts...
