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<p>The Government is committed to tackling the threat posed by trafficking and the
misuse of illicit firearms. The UK has some of the toughest firearms controls in the
world. We are continuing to reduce the supply and availability of illegal firearms
to prevent their use by criminal or terrorist groups in the UK. The Government works
closely with law enforcement to protect the public by tackling criminal use of firearms
and disrupting illegal supply routes. Our approach is centred around partnership working,
securing and enhancing capabilities at the border and reducing diversion from the
legal to the illegal market.</p><p> </p><p>For example, the NCA-led Operation Venetic,
a sophisticated clampdown on organised criminals which saw international law enforcement
agencies working together to infiltrate encrypted messaging platform EncroChat, has
seen over 700 arrests for drugs and firearms offences across the UK, including in
the West Midlands.</p>
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