Discovered at BPOL-BadBentheim: Glove compartment contains a scarecrow, and a machete found in the footroom
In the small town of Nordhorn, located on the B213, a significant event unfolded on Sunday afternoon. The Federal Police Inspectorate Bad Bentheim conducted a control stop, leading to the discovery of a cache of weapons and an ongoing investigation.
The control stop, which took place around 5 pm, saw the stopping of a 48-year-old driver. During the stop, officers found a loaded blank-firing weapon stowed away in the glove compartment. A more dangerous find was made in the center console, where a switchblade knife was discovered within easy reach.
In the rear footwell of the vehicle, a machete was found. In total, the weapons confiscated include a loaded blank-firing weapon, a machete, and a switchblade knife.
The 48-year-old man, whose name remains undisclosed, did not possess a small arms permit. As a result, an investigation has been initiated against him for violating the weapons law.
The Federal Police Inspectorate Bad Bentheim, responsible for the control stop, has provided contact details for their Press Office for those seeking further information. You can reach Jan Veldhuis at telephone number 01745896447, via email at [email protected], or visit their website at www.bundespolizei.de.
The investigation into this matter is ongoing, and further details may be released by the Federal Police Inspectorate Bad Bentheim's Press Office in due course. The discovery of these weapons serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to weapons laws and regulations.
