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Cheap, ‘Non-Lethal’ Guns a Deadly Scourge in Colombia’s Crime-Plagued Cities

By James H. Sterling

• Oct 8, 2026 • 4 min read

Cheap, ‘Non-Lethal’ Guns a Deadly Scourge in Colombia’s Crime-Plagued Cities

Direct Answer • Key Takeaway

According to the Fip Peace-Building Think Tank, Some 1.6 Million Imitation Guns Have Been Sold in Colombia in the 12 Year's Since Imports Were Legalised.

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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