Two GIGN gendarmes seriously wounded in Guadeloupe shooting, four suspects arrested
Two GIGN gendarmes were seriously shot during an operation in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, and four suspects were taken into custody.
During a police operation in Les Abymes, central Guadeloupe, two members of the GIGN unit from Pointe-à-Pitre were hit by gunfire, sustaining serious injuries—one to the leg and the other to the arm. The interior ministry announced that four suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. The details were first shared by Laurent Nunez on X, confirming earlier reports from La ère.
Why it matters
The attack highlights rising security challenges in Guadeloupe and the risks faced by elite police units.
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