Frankfurter caught with weapons in the car at the drug rush!

Frankfurter caught with weapons in the car at the drug rush!

A 38-year-old man from Frankfurt caused quite a stir on Tuesday evening when he was stopped by the police. He was discovered sleeping in his car in a parking lot of a fast food restaurant in Offenbach. The vehicle was parked blocking traffic, which made the officers suspicious. During the search, the police found not one, but two live firearms: one in the footwell of the car and the other in the man's waistband. Loud FFH The possession of these weapons was a clear violation of the weapons law, and the man was also banned from owning weapons.

The reasons for owning these weapons remain unclear. But that wasn't all the officers discovered: a small amount of cocaine was seized. There was a suspicion that the man was driving his vehicle under the influence of drugs, which was also shown when his driving license was checked - it was no longer valid. The man was temporarily arrested and taken to the station, where a blood sample was also taken.

Legal consequences

The man will now have to answer for several offenses: violations of the weapons law, drug possession and driving without a valid driving license. The possession of drugs, even in small quantities, is illegal in Germany according to the Narcotics Act (BTMG). Even if the amount of cocaine that has been found could be classified as "low", the legal consequences should not be underestimated, as the specialist lawyers indicate. Fachanwalt.de reports that possession of narcotics is punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine.

For the first offenders and in the case of small quantities, there is often the possibility that procedures are set, but this looks different with repeat offenders. It becomes particularly explosive when you consider that drug possession can also have a significant impact on the driver's license. In the case of hard drugs, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is usually carried out.

Statistics on possession of guns

In Germany, the issue of gun ownership is a hotly debated topic. According to current figures from the Federal Office of Administration, there were more than 5 million registered firearms in Germany by the end of December 2024. Despite strict gun laws, private gun ownership is still very popular. An overview of the key figures can be found on Statista find.

The events in Offenbach are a clear indication of how seriously the authorities take the topic of security and what consequences violations of the weapons law can have. The legal challenges that the 38-year-old man now has to cope with should be a warning signal for others who are in circulation with drugs and illegal weapons.