Several individuals arrested near Lyon after the robbery of an armory in Gard

On the night of Wednesday 1^is to Thursday January 2, 2025, l'armurerie Baumellocated at Daisies (Gard), was targeted by a burglary. The events took place around 4h in the morning in this town located to the northwest of Nimes.

Many weapons

Dozens of firearms had been stolen there. The number and type of weapons that disappeared that night remain unclear.

Arrests

Contacted by Actu.frFriday January 3, 2025, the public prosecutor's office Nimes (Gard) was content to confirm “the reality of burglary and theinvestigation in progress “.

Less than 72h after the events, several people were arrested in the region of Lyon (Rhône), according to our colleagues at France 3. The ages and identities of those arrested have not been released. It would be a “gang originating from Lyon ».

The vehicle used in the commission of the facts has disappeared from traffic. He was not found by investigators to date.

An investigation still ongoing

Always according to France 3« three demilitarized Kalashnikovs so as to no longer be lethal and considered as collector's weapons” were notably stolen that night.

For our colleagues from TF14 individuals were actively sought. Requested by Actu.frMonday January 6, 2025, the public prosecutor's office Nimes (Gard) has not yet given any additional details.

The investigation continues, heads of “ organized gang theftpossession and transport in assembly of category B weapons, and participation in acriminal association with a view to committing a crime. »

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