Detected on Sunday 1 November, 21h43
Rise in counterfeit weapons seized by gendarmes
French gendarmes are seizing more and more counterfeit weapons, made abroad or by 3D printing, that are confused with real weapons.
In brief
Security event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 1 November 2026 at 21:43. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 1 November 2026 at 21:43.
- Category
- Security
- Severity
- Low
- Place
National
- Detected
- 1 Nov, 21h43
- Updated
- 1 Nov, 21h43
- Reference
- no.6669
1 article · 1 source · no rated outlet covers this topic yet (public service, agencies, official accounts…)
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- 21h43franceinfoWire1 NovL'inquiétant essor des armes de contrefaçon
Depuis plusieurs années, les gendarmes français saisissent de plus en plus d'armes de contrefaçon. Fabriquées à l'étranger ou grâce à des imprimantes 3D, elles se confondent avec les vraies.
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