Alain Delon: Police seize 72 guns from French film star's home - BBC News

Prosecutors say Alain Delon, known for his tough-guy persona on screen, does not have a gun permit.

14 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alain Delon in a still from The Samourai (1967)By Marita MoloneyBBC NewsFrench police have seized 72 firearms and more than 3,000 rounds of ammunition from the home of screen legend Alain Delon.

A shooting range was also found at the actor's home in Douchy-Montcorbon, about 135km (84 miles) south of Paris.

Prosecutors said Mr Delon did not have a permit to allow him to own a gun.

The actor, 88, was a star of the golden era of French cinema, known for his tough-guy persona on screen in hits like The Samurai and Borsalino.

The search on Tuesday was ordered after a court-appointed official sent to Mr Delon's home noticed a weapon and alerted a judge.

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