(Itar-Tass, 19 January 2000)

UZHGOROD, January 19 (Itar-Tass) - Personnel of Ukraine's Sub-Carpathian Region police department for combating organised crime have carried out an operation to arrest three arms traders in the town of Mukachevo. The traders, who smuggled arms from the Balkans, were caught red-handed while striking a criminal deal in one of apartments.
    Police confiscated two Kalashnikov automatic rifles, two pistols, ammunition, master-key to automobile locks, and masks.
    Law enforcement agencies have launched an inquiry into the deal.

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