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Cabinet links gun ownership to child support

Authorities were astonished by the discovery of a smuggler's tunnel in the courtyard of a remote village elder's property. Separately, Vilnius experienced a series of concerning incidents involving firearms, including a shooting, a drunk man threatening officers with an Airsoft gun, and other threats against police personnel.

In policy news, the cabinet has endorsed a proposal to restrict firearm permits for parents who are delinquent in child support payments. A tragic incident in Kaunas saw a young child die in hospital after a choking incident.

Other domestic stories include the collapse of a large stand in a Vilnius yard, with the municipality unaware of its origin, and the acquisition of property by 'Maxima LT' in Vilnius for 5.5 million Euros. Nearly 30 managers faced penalties for non-compliance with the 'E. tourist' system.

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Firearm Incidents and Threats to Police in Vilnius

Vilnius experienced multiple incidents involving firearms, including a shooting where a suspect was arrested, and instances where drunk individuals initiated fights and threatened police officers with weapons, including an Airsoft gun.

Business Developments and Regulatory Actions

Key weekly economic highlights include the preliminary outlines for next year's budget and an assessment of Lithuania's position in the global Economic Freedom Index. Separately, Maxima LT acquired a property in Vilnius for 5.5 million Euros, and nearly 30 managers were penalized for non-compliance with the 'E. tourist' system.

Various Crime Incidents Reported

Several other crime-related incidents were reported, including the discovery of a deceased woman in Mažeikiai, a summer house and garage deliberately set on fire in Vilnius, thieves stealing valuables worth 50,000 euros in Vilnius, and an intoxicated woman assaulting a police officer in Panevėžys.

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