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Global Crackdown on Illegal Firearms: Major Seizures and Arrests
10/30/2025
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- Mexico and the United States launched a joint operation to curb U.S.-sourced firearms fueling cartel violence.
- New Zealand's weeklong crackdown led to 43 arrests and 96 firearms seized, in cooperation with Australia.
- In Pakistan's Punjab province, authorities are intensifying anti-arms efforts and require detailed seizure and legal-action reports.
- Kenya has seized over 600 illegal guns, with ongoing operations targeting banditry to boost security.