The Local Denmark https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Denmark in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Danish customs seizes 12,000 illegal weapons in one year Increased staff numbers and better scanning equipment have resulted in a marked increase in customs confiscations of illegal weapons. https://www.thelocal.dk/20191107/danish-customs-seize-12000-illegal-weapons-in-one-year Thu, 07 Nov 2019 18:28:39 +0100 danish-customs-seize-12000-illegal-weapons-in-one-year Denmark government grants gun amnesty in bid to reduce firearms Danes in possession of illegal firearms have been given the opportunity to hand them in to authorities without risking prosecution in a special amnesty introduced by the Ministry of Justice. https://www.thelocal.dk/20170530/denmark-government-grants-amnesty-in-bid-to-reduce-firearms Tue, 30 May 2017 11:00:00 +0200 denmark-government-grants-amnesty-in-bid-to-reduce-firearms Denmark to host biggest weapons store in Europe A 5,000 square metre gun shop in Jutland has been built "like a fortress" to address security concerns. The owners hope weapons enthusiasts from around the world will visit the store for their gun and ammo needs. https://www.thelocal.dk/20140716/europes Wed, 16 Jul 2014 12:24:00 +0200 europes