# Martinique: 12 arrests in arms trafficking from the United States

> Police have dismantled a network transporting firearms from the United States to Martinique via Saint Lucia. Nearly 430,000 euros in financial flows linked to these purchases have been identified since 2020.

**In brief**: Security event (severity: notable) in Martinique, first detected on 26 October 2026 at 17:45. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 26 October 2026 at 17:45. Reported toll: 12 arrests.

- Category: Security
- Severity: Notable
- Place: Martinique
- First detected: 26 October 2026 at 17:45
- Updated: 26 October 2026 at 17:45
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/869-martinique-12-arrests-in-arms-trafficking-from-the-united-states

## Reported figures

- 12 arrests
- 430 000 €

## Sources (1 articles)

- [@PoliceNationale : Trafic d’armes entre les États-Unis et la Martinique : 12 interpellations Les policiers ont démantelé un réseau d’approvisionnement en armes à feu acheminées depuis les…](https://x.com/PoliceNationale/status/2114760388697100347) — X (Twitter), 26 October 2026 at 17:45

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Martinique: 12 arrests in arms trafficking from the United States”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/869-martinique-12-arrests-in-arms-trafficking-from-the-united-states
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