Convicted of attempting to ship undeclared war material

A 56-year-old man and his company based in Caen (Calvados) were sentenced on Thursday.

During a customs check at Le Bourget airport in 2015, significant undeclared war material belonging to the latter was seized, reports

.

The incriminated company specializes in the trade of military clothing and footwear.

Its manager, tried before a criminal court at the end of March, is a former naval commando.

Already sentenced in February 2021, he was then given an 18-month suspended prison sentence for selling weapons of war in Africa without authorization.

50,000 euro fine

Binoculars with night sight, pistols, a rifle or even chargers had been found during the control at Le Bourget airport.

The latter were leaving for a destination which was not specified.

Finally, the defendant was fined 50,000 euros.

His company was sentenced to a fine of 150,000 euros, including 100,000 euros suspended.

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