Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs halts illegal ammunition exports
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- •The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the FSB jointly intervened to stop the smuggling operation.
- •The illegal exports involved millions of ammunition rounds.
- •The estimated value of the smuggled ammunition is about one billion rubles.
- •The operation was uncovered and halted on March 4, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Russian authorities increase enforcement against illegal arms exports then unauthorized arms shipments will likely decrease, enhancing Russia's control over ammunition distribution and reducing risks of arms reaching conflict zones.
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