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Belgium. 2020 ‘International Transfers (Transferts internationaux).’ National Report of Belgium on its Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (UNPoA); Section 3, p. 20. New York NY: Permanent Mission of Belgium to the United Nations. 1 January

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3.13 Pendant la période considérée, des mesures ont-elles été prises contre des groupes ou des individus qui transfèrent illégalement des ALPC (ex : des poursuites) ? OUI

3.13.1 Veuillez préciser :
En 2018, la police a enregistré 227 faits de trafic d'armes à feu et 272 faits en 2019. Des enquêtes policières sont actuellement en cours en vue de démanteler le trafic et d'appréhender les auteurs. La collaboration internationale est fortement développée dans certains dossiers judiciaires.

[ALPC = Armes légères et de petit calibre]

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[Translation by GunPolicy.org]

3.13 During the reporting period, were any actions taken against groups or individuals illegally transferring SALW (e.g. prosecutions)? YES

3.13.1 Please specify:
In 2018, police recorded 227 incidents of firearms trafficking and 272 incidents in 2019. Police investigations are currently underway to dismantle trafficking and apprehend the perpetrators. International collaboration is highly developed in some judicial cases.

[SALW = Small arms and light weapons]

ID: Q14397

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