# 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: Nationwide
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 21:43
- Updated: 1 November 2026 at 21:43
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/6669-rise-in-counterfeit-weapons-seized-by-gendarmes

## Sources (1 articles)

- [L'inquiétant essor des armes de contrefaçon](https://www.franceinfo.fr/economie/emploi/metiers/armee-et-securite/l-inquietant-essor-des-armes-de-contrefacon_8263211.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5Bgeneral%5D) — franceinfo, 1 November 2026 at 21:43

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Rise in counterfeit weapons seized by gendarmes”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/6669-rise-in-counterfeit-weapons-seized-by-gendarmes
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