Federal police seized a knife at the Dortmund-Möller Bridge checkpoint
On September 6, 2023, a 56-year-old man from Dortmund was stopped by federal police officers at the city's Möllerbrücke station. The officers had initially checked several travellers and, during the course of the search, discovered a one-handed knife in the man's backpack.
The man was able to identify himself with his ID card during the encounter with the officers. The incident occurred around 1:55 PM at the station, and no disruptions or incidents were reported as a result of the knife or the man's possession of it.
The possession of one-handed knives is regulated by German weapons law, and the officers secured the discovered knife as part of a procedure. The man stated that he only had an animal repellent spray and a small amount of marijuana on him, both of which were legal to carry.
Following the discovery of the one-handed knife, federal police initiated an administrative offense procedure for violating weapons law. No further details about the man's charges or the outcome of the procedure were provided in the article. The man continued his journey after the measures were completed.
It is important to note that one-handed knives can be opened and closed with one hand, making them potentially dangerous in the wrong hands. While the purpose of the man's possession of the knife remains unclear, it serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to weapons laws in Germany.
In conclusion, a one-handed knife was confiscated by federal police at Dortmund Möllerbrücke station on September 6, 2023. The man in possession of the knife was a 56-year-old man from Dortmund, and an administrative offense procedure was initiated for violating weapons law. The man was allowed to keep the animal repellent spray and marijuana, as they were legal to carry. No further details about the man's charges or the outcome of the procedure were provided in the article.
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