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weapons trafficking  

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  • Weapons trafficking, the illegal smuggling of contraband weapons, can exacerbate political turmoil in regions facing instability. Weapons trafficking can include the movement of small arms, light weapons, ammunition, and explosives. [Source: Encyclopedia of Crisis Management; Weapons Trafficking]

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