In Spain, drug dealers have significantly increased the number of their weapons because of the war in Ukraine
The Spanish Civil Guard observes an alarming trend: drug traffickers in the south of the country are increasingly using modern combat weapons of European and American production. Experts associate this phenomenon with the illegal circulation of weapons that arose as a result of the war in Ukraine.
About this write The Independent.
It is noted that until recently, drug traffickers in Spain used mainly outdated weapons, often of Soviet manufacture. However, recent cases have shown that they have modern assault rifles and other combat weapons. This poses a serious threat to law enforcement officers and the public.
The United Association of Civil Guards calls on the government to take urgent measures to counter this dangerous trend. They warn of the risk of an escalation of armed conflicts and an increase in the level of violence related to the drug trade.
Spain’s 2023 National Security Report also highlights the link between the circulation of firearms and the activities of criminal networks. Increasing the availability of weapons on the black market can lead to an escalation of the situation and an increase in the number of armed conflicts.
