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Travel Group Accused of Harassing Travelers: Quartet Allegedly Shouted Slogans in Association with the Nazi Salute, as Per BPOLI MD's Statement

Police Inspection in Magdeburg-Stendal - August 17, 2025: Federal authorities conduct an investigation in the regions of Magdeburg and Stendal.

Travelers Reportedly Bullied by Quartet; Suspected of Shouting Slurs Linked to Nazi Salute,...
Travelers Reportedly Bullied by Quartet; Suspected of Shouting Slurs Linked to Nazi Salute, According to BPOLI MD

Travel Group Accused of Harassing Travelers: Quartet Allegedly Shouted Slogans in Association with the Nazi Salute, as Per BPOLI MD's Statement

In an incident that unfolded on August 17, 2025, four German nationals were removed from an Intercity Express train at Stendal Central Station. The men, aged 29, 45, 47, and 59, were ordered off the train by officers from both the Federal and State Police, who were waiting for them upon their arrival at platform 3 at 22:15.

The incident began at 22:05 when a train conductor reported the four men for harassing, insulting, shouting slogans, and allegedly giving the Hitler salute. The officers present recorded the identities of the suspects and some nearby witnesses.

Upon investigation, the men were charged with offenses including insults, use of unconstitutional symbols, and incitement of the masses. They were subsequently banned from further travel.

For any further inquiries regarding this incident, you can contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg. Their Twitter handle is @bpol_pir, and you can reach them by phone at +49 (0) 391-56549-505. Alternatively, you can send an email to [email protected].

It is important to note that the names of the men arrested in Stendal have not been disclosed in the available search results. However, it is not confirmed if a 23-year-old Afghan, who was arrested by the federal police around that date in Magdeburg, was involved in the incident on the train in Stendal.

The Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg was requested to enforce a travel ban at Stendal Central Station on August 17, 2025, in response to this incident. The specific website of the Federal Police Inspectorate Magdeburg was not specified in the available information.

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