A 50-year-old woman from Eslöv has been charged with weapons offenses after Swedish Customs (Tullverket) intercepted a package containing a CO2 pistol from the Czech Republic. According to reports from Skånska Dagbladet, the package was inspected in Malmö and found to contain the weapon, which was deemed to require a permit under Swedish weapons laws and was subsequently seized.
Following the discovery, customs officials conducted a house search at the woman's residence in Eslöv. When officials arrived in the morning, no one answered the door, but they noticed the door was unlocked and entered the premises. The woman reportedly came downstairs and met the officials at the entrance, appearing calm and cooperative but questioning why they were there.
questioning why they were there
The National Forensic Center (Nationellt forensiskt centrum) has determined that the CO2 pistol can cause serious injuries. The woman denies that it was a real weapon, claiming it was only intended for target shooting. According to customs personnel documentation, she was informed that she was suspected of weapons smuggling and would be interrogated.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by Swedish authorities to intercept illegal weapons entering the country through international mail and online purchases.
she denies that it was a real weapon, claiming it was only intended for target shooting
she was informed that she was suspected of weapons smuggling and would be interrogated