Jamming The Printers

Technology is changing the way terrorists think and how they plan their attacks. One emerging threat is the world of 3D-printed weapons. 3D-printed weapons are fully-functioning firearms, made using 3D-printing technology that is available to civilians and can be used at home.

An extremist group in Finland were producing their own weapons, instead of trying to buy conventional firearms illegally, to be used in attacks on prominent politicians, immigrants and left-wing supporters. That was until the Finnish Police and Europol got involved.

In this episode of The Europol Podcast, we shed light on how terrorists are exploiting this technology, and what Europol and our partners are doing to keep Europe safe.

This is the seventh episode in the second series of The Europol Podcast. Listen to the full episode now on your favourite podcast platform.

Speakers:

• Tuomas K., Detective Chief Inspector, Police of Finland
• Allan, Senior specialist, Europol
• Leon K., Head of Team AP Weapons and Explosives, Europol

Links:

• Europol press release: Printing insecurity: Tackling the threat of 3D printed guns in Europe