Who, if not an experienced arms dealer, should be familiar with the gun regulations in Austria? But a Carinthian entrepreneur sold banned weapons and hoarded war material online. His excuse in court: “I didn’t know the way, the ministry didn’t help!”
It is not the first time that the suspect has come into conflict with the judiciary. His company – a traditional family business – will soon celebrate its 40th anniversary. But there were already two previous convictions. Anyway, the gun and pistol trade is thriving. This time, however, the charges weigh particularly heavily: violation of the Foreign Trade Act. It may sound innocent, but it regulates exports, licensing requirements and a ban on special weapons, even including biological weapons and poison. The Carinthian now risks up to three years in prison.
Source: Krone
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