Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the gang, which is believed to have sourced high-powered weapons from illegal markets in the Western Balkans and trafficked them into France for onward distribution.The joint operation – supported by Europol and Eurojust – has taken down the full supply chain behind the trafficking route, from source to destination.Caravan weapons cache sparks… Read More
AK rifles and grenades seized as firearms trafficking route into France dismantled
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