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Guns Seized During Macron’s Andorra Visit Found to Be Replicas

Police say the 48-year-old tourist remains under investigation after precautionary custody.

Overview

  • Police in Andorra arrested a 48-year-old tourist on April 27 during Emmanuel Macron’s two-day visit after a tip said he had two long guns.
  • Specialists later confirmed the seized items were unmodified replica war weapons that could not fire.
  • Officers held the man in custody as a precaution while forensic checks were completed.
  • Authorities say he is known to French police with multiple prior convictions, including for violent acts, and note he had visited Andorra last October when the trip was first planned.
  • The investigation is still open, and police indicated they may share further details as their review continues.