Title Illicit trafficking in firearms : prevention and combat in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Péricles Gasparini Alves

Published New York : United Nations, 2000, ©2001

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 55 pages) : illustrations, maps Contents Introduction -- Illicit firearms in Rio de Janeiro -- The new Brazilian drive against illicit trafficking -- The subregional and regional dimensions of the fight against illicit trafficking -- Essential additional measures to curb illicit trafficking in firearms -- Final reflections Summary The problem of illicit trafficking in firearms, ammunition and explosives is a local, regional and international concern. Effective measures against it must involve a concerted effort by the relevant authorities at every level, and must cover all types of activities related to firearms smuggling and the procurement of ammunition. This report examines the problem of the illicit trafficking of small arms in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in all its aspects and the various efforts made to address it.--Publisher's description Notes "UNIDIR/2000/18." "United Nations publication sales no. GV. E.01.0.2"--Title page verso "United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, Geneva, Switzerland." Bibliography Includes bibliographical references Subject Gun control -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro Illegal arms transfers -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro -- Prevention Firearms -- Law and legislation -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro Illegal arms transfers -- Prevention Firearms -- Law and legislation Gun control Smokkelen. Vuurwapens. CONTROL DE ARMAS -- BRASIL -- RIO DE JANEIRO. TRANSFERENCIA ILEGAL DE ARMAS -- BRASIL -- RIO DE JANEIRO -- PREVENCION. ARMAS DE FUEGO -- ASPECTOS JURIDICOS -- BRASIL -- RIO DE JANEIRO. Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro Form Electronic book Author United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research.

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