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#SAS #TravelSecurity #SecurityServices #UK: Counter-terror police in the UK are concerned about the potential smuggling of Soviet-era rocket launchers and missiles into the country. These "old but effective" weapons, which have been seen in war zones such as Ukraine and the Middle East, could be used by terrorists to target passenger jets and other high-profile locations. The National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) has identified six classes of munitions that pose a heightened risk, including shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles, rocket-propelled grenades, and the AK-47 assault rifle. While there is currently no immediate threat involving these weapons, law enforcement agencies are wary of increased risks due to escalating conflicts in the Middle East and a proliferation of military-grade weapons from conflict zones. "Stand-off" weapons, capable of being fired from a distance, are considered a particular threat in scenarios involving aviation and the protection of VIPs. One such weapon is the Strela-2 shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile, which was used in an attack linked to Al-Qaeda in 2002. The Royal United Services Institute estimates that as many as 100,000 Strela-type weapons may be available on the global black market. Other Soviet-made or Cold War-era weapons such as the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade, AK-47 assault rifle, and 120mm portable mortar also pose significant threats. These weapons are popular among armed groups due to their age and effectiveness. Additionally, modern weapons systems like anti-tank missiles and converted commercial drones are also considered dangerous. The concern is that global instability has made bigger and better weapons more readily available on the black market than ever before. Law enforcement agencies are closely monitoring these risks and working to prevent such arms from reaching British shores. #Investigations #Intelligence #Securityservices #Executiveprotection #Securitymanagement #Travelrisk #Travelsecurity #Riskanalysis #Securitylogistic For info: S.A.S. investigations and security Phone: +39 0463 901545 Web: www.sasinvestigation.com Mail. info@sasinvestigation.com

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