South East Europe Firearms Experts Network Gathers for Its 18th Regional Meeting

Senior police investigators, customs officials, prosecutors, ballistic experts, representatives of border police, regional and international organisations gathered in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina ...

Authorities in Montenegro Destroy 798 Pieces of Firearms by Melting

"Montenegro is firmly committed to strengthening arms control mechanisms and raising public awareness about the dangers of weapons," said Minister of the Interior Filip Adžić during the destruction of ...

South East and East European Authorities Continue Work on Harmonisation of Legislation for Arms Control with EU Acquis

Together with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs and the European External Action Service, SEESAC organised a two-day regional workshop on the harmonisation ...

SEESAC Helps Police in Kosovo* to Advance Skills for Firearms Detection and Risk Analysis

Following the Needs Assessment Report on Capacities of the Investigation Department of Kosovo to counter trafficking and illicit possession of firearms, SEESAC conducted a comprehensive training ...

Annual Regional Workshop for Firearms Focal Points Aims to Enhance Fight Against Illegal Arms Trade

SEESAC successfully organized the Annual Regional Workshop for Firearms Focal Points (FFPs) in Belgrade on 23-25 May 2023. The workshop focused on drafting of a regional threat assessment on Small ...

SEESAC Organizes Second Meeting of Regional Working Group to Address Firearms Misuse in Domestic Violence

The second meeting of the Regional Working Group for the Development of a Tool for the Prevention of the Misuse of Firearms in Domestic Violence was held from 23 to 25 May 2023 in Durres, Albania. The ...

Republic of Moldova Destroys Small Arms and Light Weapons with Support of EU and UNDP

Over 1,300 small arms and light weapons were destroyed by melting on 24 May 2023 in Bulboaca. This was possible thanks to the support of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development ...

Armed Violence Monitor: Number of Victims of Firearm Incidents on Rise in First Quarter of 2023

SEESAC’s most recent Quarterly Armed Violence Regional Monitor, covering January-March 2023, reveals a rise in firearm-related deaths and injuries. This quarter witnessed a 75% increase in the ...

SEESAC Trains Criminal Police in North Macedonia for Firearms Detection and Risk Analysis

Following the Needs Assessment Report on Capacities of the Criminal Police of North Macedonia to counter trafficking and illicit possession of firearms, SEESAC conducted a comprehensive training ...

NABIS greets Western Balkan law enforcement

This week (Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 May 2023) NABIS welcomed delegates, who oversee firearms investigations at their respective Western Balkan jurisdictions (Montenegro and Serbia), to its ...