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Since the day Russia decided to invade Ukraine, NATO countries have announced a package of sanctions against Moscow and aid to Ukraine, which goes throughsending arms. This Thursday, the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) warned of the likelihood that the weapons sent could “fall into the hands of criminals” interested in “all kinds of weapons”.
Jurgen Stock, Secretary General of Interpol, explained that when the war is over, the weapons now being used to defend the country will likely end up on the black market.
We know this from many other theaters of war. Criminal groups are trying to use situations of chaos and the availability of weapons, even those used by the military, including heavy ones,” he explained.
This was to be expected, according to the head of Interpol, quoted by the publication. The keeperthat weapons are sold on the black market not only in Ukraine, but also in world-class. “No single country or region can handle this alone because these groups operate on a global level.”
So far, Interpol has already asked countries to use databases to be able to trace weapons and says it is in contact with member countries.
Regarding the shipment of weapons, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said this Wednesday that he would arrive in Ukraine. weapons capable of “protecting the whole city Russian air strikes. And Slovakia will follow the same path.
Recently, Ukraine turned to Interpol for help in identifying the bodies. “We are not in Ukraine, but we can help with this,” admitted Jurgen Stock, stressing that this legal entity is “neutral”. “Interpol does not have the authority to conduct investigations,” he warned.
