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IN DEPTH: Gun Loophole Closed After Police Murder but Expert Warns UK Firearms Laws a ‘Shambles’

June 23, 2023
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The murder of a sergeant inside a police holding cell highlighted a legal loophole surrounding antique firearms, which has since been closed. On Friday, Louis De Zoysa—who suffered brain damage after being hit by one of his own bullets—was convicted of Matt Ratana’s murder, which happened at Croydon police station on Sep. 25, 2020. But…

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Toronto Police Seize 62 Guns, Lay 260 Criminal Charges in Gun Smuggling Investigation

December 5, 2022
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Toronto police announced today they have arrested six suspects and laid 260 criminal charges after an eight-month investigation into an armed organized crime group involved in illegal gun trafficking. Police seized 62 illegal firearms, including five AR-15 semi-automatic carbine-style rifles, three AK-style firearms, one of which was loaded with 61 rounds of 7.62 ammunition, 51…

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York Police Say All Seizures of Guns Used in Violent Crime Whose Origins Were Traced Came From US

November 22, 2022
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According to “Guns, Gangs, and Violence,” a new police report by York Regional Police in Ontario, 100 percent of seized guns whose origin could be traced were found to be illegally smuggled into Canada from the United States. In presenting the report to the York Regional Police Services Board on Nov. 7, Inspector Ahmad Salhia…

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New Zealand Announces New Police Powers to Tackle Exploding Violent Gang Crime

July 13, 2022
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The New Zealand government has unveiled new powers and tools for police to use in the fight against gang violence and intimidation, which has escalated to a point where some have compared the situation to South Africa. Police Minister Chris Hipkins said the recent brazen gang activities were “totally unacceptable,” and New Zealand residents deserved…

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ATF Revokes License of Gun Manufacturer Following Lawsuit

March 31, 2022
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In a rare move, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) revoked the firearm manufacturing license of Nevada-based JA Industries last week in response to a lawsuit, according to a new court filing. ATF did not specify in the filing on what grounds the license was revoked. The bureau’s decision came after a…

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