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Ten Kalashnikovs in one car
Police found 10 Kalashnikovs in an Audi they stopped North of Marseille, France, on Monday.
How many more Kalashikovs are stored in other cars rolling on the streets, and in private homes? In France, and in other European countries?
Ten Kalashnikovs in one car
Police found ten Kalashnikovs in an Audi they stopped North of Marseille, France, on Monday.
The weapons probably are related to individuals from the Balcans.
How many more Kalashnikovs are rolling on French street? On European streets?
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