Seventy-two firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition were seized during a search last week at Alain Delon's home in Douchy-Montcorbon (Loiret), the Montargis prosecutor's office announced on Tuesday.
The 88-year-old actor, seriously ill,
"did not benefit from any authorization allowing him to hold a firearm"
, underlines the public prosecutor of Montargis, Jean Cédric Gaux, in a press release.
The search took place last Thursday following a report from the guardianship judge on February 8: the agent responsible for the legal protection of Alain Delon noted during a visit that the actor possessed a firearm, explains the magistrate.
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In total, 72 weapons, notably category A (certain firearms and war materials) and B (weapons used for sports shooting and those used in cases of professional risk), and more than 3,000 munitions were seized, details the prosecutor, confirming and clarifying information revealed by
Le Parisien
.
In addition, it was
“noted the existence of a shooting range in the property”
during the search, notes the magistrate.
An investigation into the illegal deposit of weapons, acquisition and illegal possession of category A, B and C weapons has been opened, indicates Jean Cédric Gaux.
Since the end of January, the weakened actor has been placed under judicial protection.
Justice has appointed a legal representative responsible for assisting Alain Delon in his medical follow-up, at the heart of a conflict between the actor's three children.