Sat, 06 Jun 2026 Berlin 23:20 DE / UKR / EN

Pistols: Turkey, the Balkans, and Ukraine as Sources

Investigators warn of a new flood of weapons on Europe's streets. According to a report by "Welt," many unregistered pistols come from Turkey and the Balkans – and soon possibly from Ukraine as well.

Pistols: Turkey, the Balkans, and Ukraine as Sources
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The number of unregistered firearms on Europe’s streets is increasing. According to a report by “Welt,” a large portion of these pistols come from Turkey and the Balkans. Investigators fear that weapons from Ukraine could also appear on the illegal market in the future.

Authorities see this as a serious threat from organized networks. These professional structures ensure a steady supply of unregistered weapons, which end up primarily in criminal hands. The exact routes and quantities are the subject of ongoing investigations.

Source: www.welt.de