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Analysis of the current state of crimes related to illegal arms trafficking allows us to conclude that the statistical indicators characterizing them are gradually decreasing. However, this trend indicates a high latency of the criminal arms market, as this type of criminal activity is one of the largest and most profitable segments of the criminal business. Moreover, the problem of illegal arms trafficking in Russia, especially in the context of the current foreign policy situation, is becoming a subject of acute scientific interest. First of all, this is due to the fact that the border territories to the Russian Federation, where a special military operation is currently underway, are becoming sources of illegal trafficking in weapons and ammunition, which poses one of the most serious threats to public safety and order in the country.
illegal trafficking of weapons and ammunition, crimes related to the use of weapons, special military operation
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