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Armed Incident on a Train in NRW: Suspect Equipped with Air Soft Gun and Combat Knife Apprehended by Federal Police Forces

Federal Police Deployment Forces Actively Engaged in Sankt Augustin - Muenster on Saturday Night (23rd November)

Train Incident in NRW: Soft-air Gun and Combat Knife Used; Federal Police Step In for Security
Train Incident in NRW: Soft-air Gun and Combat Knife Used; Federal Police Step In for Security

Armed Incident on a Train in NRW: Suspect Equipped with Air Soft Gun and Combat Knife Apprehended by Federal Police Forces

On Saturday, November 23rd, a 20-year-old man was secured by the Federal Police at Münster Central Station. The incident involved a violation of the general decree's prohibition on carrying certain objects at the station.

The man was traveling on a high-speed train from Dortmund to Münster when a passenger reported him carrying a weapon to the Federal Police through the train staff. Upon arrival at Münster Central Station, the Federal Police found a combat knife on the man in addition to a soft-air pistol.

The general decree for Münster Central Station, valid until December 23rd, 2024, prohibits the carrying of dangerous objects at certain times. The prohibited items include knives, box cutters, baseball bats, toy weapons, and other permit-free objects.

The Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin can be contacted for further inquiries. Their contact details are as follows:

  • Telephone: 0251 97437 -1011 (or -0)
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Twitter: @BPOL NRW
  • Internet: www.bundespolizei.de

The Federal Police Inspectorate Münster and the Press Office Roger Schlächter can also be contacted for inquiries. Their contact details are: Bahnhofstr. 1448143 Münster.

A misdemeanor procedure was initiated against the German national under the Weapons Act. Violations of this decree can result in a ban from the premises or a fine of 200 euros.

Further information can be obtained under www.bundespolizei.de or under the above-mentioned contact address. It is important to note that there are no publicly available details about Roger Schlächter, who works at the Federal Police Directorate Sankt Augustin, in the provided search results.

The Federal Police's website is a valuable resource for staying informed about safety measures and regulations at public transportation stations. By adhering to these rules, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience for everyone.

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