Crimes related to illegal trafficking, storage, and use of weapons and ammunition

Crimes related to illegal trafficking, storage, and use of weapons and ammunition remain relevant.

It should be noted that paragraph 8 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Belarus dated 03.04.2008 № 1 defines illegal acquisition of ammunition as their receipt, for a fee or free of charge, by individuals not entitled to do so, through purchase, exchange, as remuneration for services, appropriation of found items, etc.

According to paragraph 11 of the Resolution, responsibility for illegal storage of firearms and ammunition is borne by individuals who possess such items without legal grounds, regardless of the place, method of storage, and the period during which their safekeeping was ensured.

In accordance with paragraph 12 of the Resolution, illegal carrying of firearms and ammunition implies their presence on one's person (on a belt, in a holster, in hands, in a bag, in clothing, etc.) without the appropriate permit.

Paragraph 13 of the Resolution defines illegal transportation of ammunition as their movement from one place to another by air, rail, water, road, and other types of transport without the appropriate permit.

Under such circumstances, any actions of individuals aimed at the illegal acquisition, storage, transportation, and carrying of firearms and ammunition entail criminal liability, as provided for by the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus.

It should be noted that a person who voluntarily surrenders the items mentioned above is exempt from criminal liability for these actions, except for actions related to the sale of firearms and ammunition.

Deputy Prosecutor

of Beshenkovichi District

2nd Class Lawyer Doylidov V.V.