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Amazon, eBay and other online marketplaces found to sell illegal weapons

Summary by Ground News

Which? investigation found illegal weapons being sold by third-party sellers. Banned offensive weapons such as zombie and flick knives, knuckle dusters, swords and batons on sale on the sites for as little as 49p. If a person were to be caught with one of these products, they could face arrest and a prison sentence.

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Amazon, eBay and AliExpress found to be selling illegal weapons

Amazon, eBay and AliExpress are taking flak after an investigation found they sold cheap weapons online.

3 years ago·France

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The Herald Scotland

'Disturbing' illegal weapons found on Amazon and eBay for less than £10

One seller was offering a combo deal on a karambit blade and a ‘paralysing spray’ for £13.99

3 years ago·Scotland, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

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3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Illegal weapons can be bought on popular sites like Amazon, according to experts

Some of the potentially lethal items costed as little as 49p.

3 years ago·Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Illegal weapons sold on eBay, Amazon, Wish and AliExpress for as little as 49p

One seller was offering a combo deal on a karambit blade and a 'paralysing spray' for £13.99.

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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South Wales Argus

'Disturbing' illegal weapons found on Amazon and eBay for less than £10

One seller was offering a combo deal on a karambit blade and a ‘paralysing spray’ for £13.99

3 years ago·Newport, United Kingdom

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom 3 years ago on Wednesday, August 10, 2022.

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