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Wednesday, 28 October 2026dailybeirut.com
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Russian security forces detained 126 individuals and confiscated hundreds of weapons while closing 48 clandestine workshops across 53 regions.
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the detention of 126 individuals across 53 regions during August and September. These suspects were involved in converting hunting rifles into firearms, restoring old weapons, and selling them on the black market.
Security agencies confiscated a substantial arsenal totaling 363 pieces of weaponry. The haul included 45 grenade launchers, 9 machine guns, and 9 automatic pistols. Additionally, officers seized 98 rifles and 108 pistols and revolvers.
The operation also yielded 94 rifles, carbines, and shotguns. Beyond firearms, authorities recovered 1,436 hand grenades and 323 kilograms of explosives, specifically TNT and gunpowder. A total of 60,500 cartridges of various calibers were also impounded.
Investigators shut down 48 secret workshops dedicated to updating weapons and manufacturing ammunition. This action targeted the infrastructure supporting illegal arms production and modification.
The FSB confirmed that efforts to detect and thwart illicit activities related to arms trafficking, manufacturing, and modernization remain ongoing.
