Diversion occurs when firearms, their parts or ammunition cease to be produced, possessed or used consistently with the legal authorisation issued from a competent national authority and pursuant to existing domestic law. This report contains 12 case studies that examine various aspects of diversion and firearms trafficking, as well as criminal justice approaches to preventing them.
Marsh, Nicholas (2024) Illicit Firearms Trafficking – Addressing the Criminal Side of Diversion. Issue Paper. Vienna: UN Office on Drugs and Crime .