UNODC builds consistent firearms prosecution standards across Bosnia and Herzegovina through entity-level training programme

23 March 2026

Sarajevo, 16–17 March 2026 | The UNODC Global Firearms Programme completed the second in a pair of specialized trainings on the investigation and prosecution of firearms-related criminal offences in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH).

Operation Kafo VI leads to seizures of thousands of illicit weapons and drugs across the Sahel

19 March 2026

Between October and December 2025, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) supported the implementation of Operation KAFO VI across six Sahel and West African countries.

Caribbean States and international partners convene in Panama to advance implementation of the UN arms embargo on Haiti

19 March 2026

Panama City, 25-26 November 2025 – Representatives from Haiti, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the United States gathered in Panama City on 25 and 26 November for a two-day regional meeting aimed at strengthening the implementation of the arms embargo on Haiti established under United Nations Security Council resolution 2653 (2022).

UNODC supports prosecutors and police in Bosnia and Herzegovina to strengthen firearms trafficking investigations

18 March 2026

Banja Luka, 10–11 March 2026 — Eighteen prosecutors and police officers from across Republika Srpska came together for a two-day training on investigating and prosecuting firearms-related criminal offences, organized by UNODC's Global Firearms Programme in cooperation with the Centre for Training of Judges and Prosecutors of Republika Srpska.

From Data to Action: UNODC Briefs Member States on the Global Study on Firearms Trafficking 2027

16 March 2026

23 of February | Vienna, Austria. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) convened a hybrid briefing at the United Nations in Vienna on the Global Study on Firearms Trafficking 2027.

UNODC strengthens capacities of customs and courier operators in Serbia to enhance firearms detection in postal traffic

2 March 2026

On 26 February 2026 in Serbia, UNODC, through its Firearms Trafficking Section, organized a training on firearms identification under Project Hermes.

Building judicial capacity to counter firearms crime in Serbia

2 March 2026

On 24 – 25 February 2026, UNODC, through its Firearms Trafficking Section, organized a specialized training on the investigation and prosecution of firearms-related cases in Serbia

A coordinated law enforcement operation carried out across four major Latin American countries in autumn 2025 resulted in the seizure of 2,388 illicit firearms and 26,828 rounds of ammunition

27 February 2026

Operation PUMA – a focused, simultaneous effort by security forces from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico – targeted criminal networks trafficking weapons across the continent and beyond. The operation was conducted under the Quadrilateral Initiative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

UNODC Strengthens Judicial Response to Firearms-Related Crime in Montenegro

27 February 2026

On 11 – 12 February 2026 | UNODC’s Firearms Trafficking Section organized the training “Firearms in the Courtroom” in Montenegro under Project Justitia.

Strengthening Thailand’s Response to Illicit Firearms: National Authorities and UN Partners Convene in Bangkok

27 February 2026

Bangkok, 3 February 2026. By fostering collaboration between national authorities and UN partners, Thailand is taking steps to reduce the risks posed by illicit firearms and to enhance security for its citizens and the wider region.

Project Hermes: Building on Regional Momentum to Strengthen Public-Private Cooperation against Illicit Trafficking in Express Courier and Postal Parcels

27 February 2026

5 February 2026, Belgrade, Serbia. Following a first workshop held in Tirana on 28 January 2026, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) convened the second in a series of regional meetings on public-private cooperation and operational responses to security risks in express courier and postal parcels.

How three UN Protocols are combatting organized crime

12 November 2025

Countries around the world face a growing challenge that transcends borders and legal frameworks: transnational organized crime.

Project Hermes: French Customs Share Expertise on Risk Indicators for Detecting Firearms in Postal Parcels

23 February 2026

27 January 2026, Tirana, Albania. As firearms traffickers increasingly exploit postal and courier services to move illicit weapons across borders, effective risk analysis has become essential for frontline detection.

Project Hermes: Strengthening Public-Private Cooperation to Counter Illicit Trafficking in Express Courier and Postal Parcels

23 February 2026

28 January 2026, Tirana, Albania. The growing use of express courier and postal services for illicit trafficking demands closer coordination between public authorities and private sector operators. Under the framework of Project Hermes, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) convened a workshop on public-private cooperation and operational responses to security risks in express courier and postal parcels in Tirana, Albania

UNODC’s Training “Firearms in the Courtroom” Continues to Strengthen the Capacities for Prosecution and Adjudication of Firearms Offences in North Macedonia

20 February 2026

On 22–23 January 2026, judges and prosecutors from all four appellate areas in North Macedonia came together for "Firearms in the Courtroom" two-day training organized under UNODC's Project Justitia.

UNODC and Ukraine's Office of the Prosecutor General Launch Regional Training Programme to Strengthen Criminal Justice Response to Illicit Firearms

20 February 2026

Lviv (Ukraine), 29-30 January 2026 — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through its Global Firearms Programme (GFP), launched in partnership with the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine the first session of a regional training programme aimed at strengthening the capacity of prosecutors to handle criminal proceedings involving illicit firearms.

UNODC Trains Ukrainian Border Guards to Counter Firearms Smuggling at the State Border

20 February 2026

27-28 January 2026 — The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) through its Global Firearms Programme delivered a specialized training for personnel of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) on countering illicit firearms, their parts, components and ammunition.

Bosnia and Herzegovina's authorities receive explosives and drugs detectors through Project HERMES

28 November 2025

The Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina has received a donation of specialized equipment, including two handheld detectors for identifying explosives and drugs.

UNODC delivers “Firearms in the Courtroom” training for judges and prosecutors in Montenegro

12 February 2026

On 16 – 17 December 2025, UNODC, through its Firearms Trafficking Section, delivered the training “Firearms in the Courtroom” in Montenegro.

Five ways countries can work together against firearms trafficking

26 November 2025

The transnational nature of firearms trafficking – with multiple criminal groups operating in different regions – makes it difficult for countries to combat it alone. Here are five concrete and practical ways in which they can cooperate to fight against the crime.

UNODC strengthens inter-agency cooperation to counter firearms trafficking in North Macedonia

13 November 2025

UNODC convened the fourth session of the inter-institutional Working Group in Skopje, bringing together the Customs Administration and the Post of North Macedonia.

Towards a safer Caribbean: Fifth Annual Meeting of Caribbean Firearms Roadmap Partners

14 November 2025

The fifth Annual Meeting of Caribbean Firearms Roadmap Partners took place on 11-12 November in Port of Spain.

UNODC donates drones and K9 training equipment to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago’s security

13 November 2025

UNODC through its Global Firearms Programme, handed over two high-performance drones and a package of specialized K9 training equipment to the Ministry of National Security of Trinidad and Tobago.

Panama’s K9 unit strengthens firearms detection capabilities through UNODC training

13 November 2025

UNODC concluded a specialized training course on the detection of illicit firearms, narcotics, and explosives, using K9 units.

Firearms Trafficking Explained: 10 Key Questions and Answers

7 November 2025

What is a firearm? What does "trafficking" mean? Here are ten essential questions about firearms trafficking, its recent trends and key patterns – answered.

Firearms in the courtroom: Judges in North Macedonia enhance expertise on arms trafficking

31 October 2025

Judges from the Skopje appellate area in North Macedonia participated in a two-day workshop titled “Firearms in the Courtroom", which combined theoretical sessions with hands-on exercises.

UNODC at Montenegro’s Days of the Judiciary

31 October 2025

The Supreme Court and the High Judicial Council of Montenegro hosted the “Days of the Montenegrin Judiciary”, bringing together judges from across the country, along with representatives from the Prosecutor’s Office and Ministry of Justice, and international partners.

Advancing harmonization in firearms adjudication across the Western Balkans

30 October 2025

UNODC convened a sub-regional meeting on firearms-related case law, gathering judges, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia.

Training K9 Units to Detect Illicit Firearms in Trinidad and Tobago

14 October 2025

UNODC delivered a specialized training course for police dog units (K9 units) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.