Questions: 1. Illegal arms trafficking - the state, causes and measures to prevent related crimes. 2. Criminal liability for theft of weapons, ammunition, explosive devices and explosives. One of the most serious factors that destabilize the situation in the country and contribute to the rampant organized crime is illegal arms trafficking. Unfortunately, the problem of preserving weapons and ammunition is also relevant for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. * 0b of liability for theft of military property is described in the article by A. Kasyanenko "Liability of military personnel for loss and theft of weapons, ammunition and military property". Orientir No. 2 for 1998 1 The specific nature of crimes related to the theft of weapons, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices is that they not only pose a great public danger in themselves, but also, once in the hands of intruders, can contribute to the growth of various types of serious crimes. In recent years, gun trafficking-related crime has taken on new forms. Weapons have become a commodity that brings significant profits. This immediately made him an object of increased interest of organized criminal groups. On the borders of Russia, border and customs services constantly stop numerous attempts to smuggle in and out of weapons, ammunition and explosives, but their number, unfortunately, is decreasing slightly. The number of cases of theft of weapons and ammunition in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation has also increased. Moreover, if earlier such crimes were committed, as a rule, secretly, now-more often by robbery or other violent actions. Attacks on warehouses and storage facilities, on guards and sentries have become frequent. It is a matter of concern that crimes related to the theft of weapons are committed not only by ordinary and non-commissioned military personnel, but also by ensigns and officers who sell stolen weapons in the criminal world. Unfortunately, the effectivenes ... Read more