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Division Objective

United Kingdom

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To increase security and reduce the threat of illicit trafficking of SALW and their ammunition by:

  • Supporting the collection of illegal and unwanted weapons, explosive devices, ordnance and associated ammunition held by the population of South East European countries;

  • Assisting in the legalisation of weapons in civilian possession through their registration;

  • Raising the awareness on the dangers posed by the possession of illicit weapons.

Notes on Division 3

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This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244 (1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo Declaration of Independence.