Despite Malaysia’s strict gun laws, firearms smuggling persists, with traffickers exploiting various methods to bypass border checks. Glock pistols and .38 revolvers are favored due to their size and ease of concealment. Smugglers use rat trails, corruption, and even pig-laden lorries for transportation. Kelantan, particularly, faces challenges, with drug-related gun smuggling from Thailand.
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Firearms smuggling
Recent incidents, including an Israeli citizen’s arrest and an attempted assassination at KLIA, underscore the gravity of the issue. Criminologists suggest targeting middlemen and enhancing border security, but admit complete eradication is near-impossible due to the clandestine nature of the trade.
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