# arms embargo

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> An arms embargo is an official government or international measure that prohibits or strictly regulates the export, import, and transit of weapons, ammunition, and war-related equipment to or from a specific country or conflict party.

An arms embargo is an official government or international measure that prohibits or strictly regulates the export, import, and transit of weapons, ammunition, and war-related equipment to or from a specific country or conflict party. Such embargos are frequently imposed through UN Security Council resolutions or regional sanction regimes — including EU measures — to curtail armed conflict or deny military resources to human rights abusers. A key practical implication for logistics is that the prohibition extends beyond goods explicitly classified as weapons to cover dual-use items with potential military application. Freight forwarders and customs authorities therefore scrutinise not only the nature of the goods but also the end-user and declared end-use. Violations are criminal offences and may result in cargo seizure, substantial corporate fines, and imprisonment.

**Source:** [https://eeas.europa.eu/topics/arms-embargoes_en](https://eeas.europa.eu/topics/arms-embargoes_en)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | arms embargo |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 127 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://eeas.europa.eu/topics/arms-embargoes_en |

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