Russian Security Service Halts Illegal Activity of 126 Individuals in Arms Trafficking and Production
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) announced the shutdown of illegal activities involving 126 individuals engaged in arms trafficking, modification, and reactivation of combat capabilities of civilian weapons across 53 regions of the country. These operations took place during August and September 2026.
During these operations, security forces seized 363 firearms, both domestic and foreign-made, 1,436 grenades, over 320 kilograms of explosives such as TNT and gunpowder, and approximately 60,000 rounds of ammunition of various calibers.
Additionally, 48 underground workshops involved in weapon modification, enhancement, and ammunition production were closed down. The seized weapons included grenade launchers, machine guns, submachine guns, automatic rifles, pistols, and hunting rifles.
The Russian Federal Security Service emphasized that efforts to combat the illegal production, alteration, and distribution of weapons within the country are ongoing. Previously, in September 2026, they reported identifying 111 individuals in 43 regions and confiscating 297 firearms.
