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Frontex Official Warns of Post-War Ukraine Arms-Smuggling Danger

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Frontex Deputy Executive Director Lars Gerdes told WELT that his agency has reinforced its presence along Ukraine’s western borders and is closely monitoring the situation.

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The EU border protection agency Frontex is being massively expanded.Despite all EU reform plans, Vice-Chief Lars Gerdes expects new migration crises. And he fears a serious consequence of the Ukraine war – beyond refugee movements.

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The EU border agency Frontex is warning of arms smuggling from Ukraine to Europe – especially after a potential ceasefire or peace agreement. Frontex Deputy Director Lars Gerdes told the German newspaper Die Welt that he considers the risk "high." With an end to hostilities, large quantities of weapons, ammunition, and explosives could remain in the country. At the same time, there are many people in financial need. "There could be arms smuggli…

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Welt broke the news in Dortmund, Germany on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
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