Large police campaign in Hülschotten: Gun violations in the spotlight

violation of gun law: hundreds searched for the village property

On Tuesday morning, a hundred of the police from Bonn carried out a comprehensive search in the small village of Hülschotten, near Plettenberg. This measure became necessary after finding knowledge of possible violations of weapons law. The approximately 10,000 square meter property of the 42-year-old Finnentroper was the main focus of this campaign, which met with great interest.

implementation of the police action

At 6 a.m. a search began in Attendorn, where the property owner was found. He was cooperative and handed over all the keys to the property in Hülschotten to the emergency services. Thanks to this support, the hundred at 8 a.m. was able to start searching the extensive area without having to use additional aids such as spreading tuer or ramb.

search action and results

The search lasted around three hours and included both the hundreds of the hundreds and K9 units with police dogs and criminal officers who were equipped with metal detectors. Despite the intensive search, no weapons could be found. Nevertheless, various weapon law violations were found, especially in terms of ammunition that was ensured. According to the police, there was no immediate risk to the population during the campaign.

background of the investigation

This search follows a similar action from September 2023, in which several firearms were found. The renewed investigation was initiated by additional clues that submitted after the first search. The 42-year-old Finnentroper is now still being observed by the police due to the objects found and the existing suspicions, but so far there has been no arrest. The emergency services were also supported by the German Red Cross, which ensured the catering of the officials.

FAZIT

The current search in Hülschotten illustrates the continuing efforts of the police to consistently pursue weapons law violations. The use that was obtained on the basis of the information obtained emphasizes the importance of cooperation between the various police units and the population.