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Pickaxe scandal at Memmingen Airport: drunk passenger turns up!
A 19-year-old showed up at Memmingen Airport drunk with a pickaxe, which led to a police operation.
Pickaxe scandal at Memmingen Airport: drunk passenger turns up!
What happened at Memmingen Airport? A strange incident caused a stir on Thursday when a 19-year-old man showed up at the terminal with a pickaxe in his hand. The [Schwäbische](https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/allgaeu/memmingen/mann- Taucht-mit-riesiges-werkzeug-am-flughafen-memmingen-auf-3784284) reports on the alarming situation, which immediately called the border police onto the scene.
Witnesses reported the boy with the unusual tool. Together with two friends, he made his way from Memmingen train station to the airport to fly to Riga. It remains unclear where he took the pickaxe and other tools. On the way there, however, it seems to have taken a small detour through the bars - because the young man was drunk to over two per thousand.
The deployment of the border police
The border police checked the expensive passenger and confiscated the tools. As [Allgäuer Zeitung](https://www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de/memmingen/spitzhacke-am-flughafen-memmingen-kurioser-satz-heute- Grenzpolizei-passagier-betrunken-110495713) reports, the rightful owner of the pickaxe is now being sought. This was done in close cooperation with the Memmingen Border Police Inspectorate, which is responsible for general and border police tasks. The controls are particularly important when traveling to NON-Schengen countries, perhaps the man's trip was a little too adventurous?
The police have already initiated criminal proceedings against the 19-year-old for theft. But the question remains: Was he allowed on the flight despite his alcohol level? That remains to be seen – aviation laws and regulations are strict.
The location at Memmingen Airport
Memmingen Airport, also known as Allgäu Airport, has developed strongly in recent years. Following the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, current figures show that the airport is experiencing an increase in flight movements. In 2024 there were almost 3.2 million passengers - the Bavaria Police speaks of a target of 4 million passengers in the near future.
Although the airport is the highest in Germany and has one of the longest runways, the focus here is not just on numbers - close cooperation with various authorities ensures safety and order. But it's not just the early risers who keep order from 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. General security management also plays a major role in ensuring smooth operations.
In summary, the encounter between a concerned audience and an extremely unconventional passenger who may simply have been in a partying mood provides an insightful perspective on our everyday adventures at the airport and the responsibility of security authorities. Who knows, maybe there will soon be a whole new regulation for drunk travelers with tools!