The internal security forces and customs in Guadeloupe "carried out 50 arrests" on the island during around sixty checks that took place as part of a larger operation, led by Interpol and called Trigger VII, a- we learned on Saturday in a press release from the prefecture of Guadeloupe.

It was a question of "helping member countries to implement investigative approaches", in particular in the context of the fight against "international firearms trafficking" and "against crime" related to it. , says the same press release.

63 operations in less than a month

Between September 11 and October 1, 63 operations were carried out, divided between roadside checks, checks on so-called "sensitive" neighborhoods or establishments open to the public, or checks on packages, containers, transport ships or pleasure, They led to the discovery of "two 12 mm caliber rifles, and 7 9 mm caliber handguns", also indicate the authorities, as well as ammunition.

50 arrests were also carried out, including "8 relating to the possession of a weapon or ammunition", 15 related to the possession, sale, offer or consumption of narcotics, and 5 related to illegal immigration, "including 4 smugglers presented in immediate appearance, “said the press release.

“1,250 grams of cocaine” seized

These Guadeloupe operations also made it possible to seize, on the sidelines of this mechanism to combat the proliferation of arms, "1,250 kilograms of cocaine", "629 cartons of cigarettes", "549 liters of contraband alcohol" and to arrest " 3 individuals subject to search forms”, also indicate the authorities, who add that “42 passengers in irregular situations, including two minors” were arrested.

Throughout the Caribbean, 346 firearms, 3,328 ammunition, 10 tons of cocaine, 2.5 tons of cannabis and nearly 3,800 cannabis plants were found, but also 8,200 false dollars, in particular.

In total, the operation, in which 19 countries participated, led to the arrest of nearly 500 people.

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