By meeting manufacturers, authorities in charge of regulating the market and victims, we endeavor to decipher the different stages of illegal arms trafficking. Where do they come from? Who benefits from the revenue generated?
Director : Pascal Carron
The Lucrative Global Market of Arms Trafficking: Unveiling the Complexities, Challenges, and Profits of Illegal Weapons Trade
0:00 Full documentary
0:51 Weapons trafficking is a lucrative and complex market connected to organized crime and terrorism, with legal and illegal trade intertwined.
6:41 The international arms market and the success of the Kalashnikov corporation in spite of economic challenges and international sanctions.
12:52 The existence of a gray market in the arms trade and how it coexists with the legal and illegal markets.
19:42 The illicit arms trade is a global problem, fueled by conflicts, regime changes, and stolen weapons.
24:56 The challenges and complexities of firearms trafficking, including the diverse demand, changing police attitudes, and variations in arms regulations across countries.
30:47 Illicit online arms trafficking is thriving, with weapons being sold on the dark web and social media platforms, as well as through the availability of weapon blueprints and 3D printing.
35:48 The illegal arms market is a lucrative business driven by high demand, diverse distribution networks, and profitable pricing strategies.
41:52 Illegal arms trafficking remains profitable despite international regulations and efforts to eliminate them.
46:25 Arms trafficking is a profitable and interconnected market that fuels organized crime and violence globally.