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/^t/Another consequence of the political shift was opening of borders. The mafia in the process of organization faced the possibility of getting military equipment from foreign countries. Until 1989 it was almost impossible to get a gun, but when the borders were opened, the equipment became easily accessible. It is not only the equipment but also the international mob that has come. Poland, due to its geographical location, is a typical transit country, and both criminals from East and West met here. Recently there are more and more instances of activities of the international mob, that contribute to the general rate of violence.