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81 million illegal firearms in the EU

Friday, 11 December 2015 2:06 AM [ Last Update: Friday, 11 December 2015 2:06 AM ]

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The European Commission estimates there are 81 million illegally held firearms in the European Union.

Jerome Hughes
Press TV, Brussels

The European Commission estimates there are 81 million illegally held firearms in the European Union. The commission has warned that the Daesh terrorist group could take advantage of the problem. Senior European officials are now calling for a tougher stance over the issue. Press TV’s Jerome Hughes has more in this report.

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