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Weapons stop customs officers at the border

Uniformed customs personnel who conduct checks at the borders were granted the right to carry service pistols this year. But the new armament has not only failed to provide the desired level of protection for the customs officers - it also means that they cannot cross the borders into our neighboring countries.

Weapons stop customs officers at the border

Hand Grenades Increasingly Common Among Criminals

Hand grenades have become more common in connection with explosive violence than before. So far this year (up to and including October 18), 22 hand grenades have exploded in criminal contexts, compared to 9 last year and 12 the previous year, according to figures from the Police's national bomb data center, which [SVT News](https://www.

Hand Grenades Increasingly Common Among Criminals

Hand Grenades Becoming Increasingly Common Among Criminals

Hand grenades have become increasingly common in connection with explosions than before. So far this year (up to and including October 18), 22 hand grenades have exploded in criminal contexts, compared to 9 last year and 12 the previous year, according to figures from the Police's national bomb data center, which [SVT News](https://www.

Hand Grenades Becoming Increasingly Common Among Criminals