Frankfurt man caught with weapons in car while on drugs!

Frankfurt man caught with weapons in car while on drugs!

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driving his vehicle under the influence of drugs, which was also shown when his driving license was checked - it was no longer valid.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 driver's license. Possession of drugs, even in small quantities, is illegal in Germany according to the Narcotics Act (BtMG). Even if the amount of cocaine found on him could be classified as "small", the legal consequences should not be underestimated, as the specialist lawyers also point out. Fachanwalt.de reports that possession of narcotics is punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine.

For first-time offenders and in the case of small amounts, there is often the possibility that proceedings will be dropped, although the situation is different for repeat offenders. It becomes particularly explosive when you consider that drug possession can also have a significant impact on your driving license. In the case of hard drugs, a medical-psychological examination (MPU) is usually carried out.

Gun ownership statistics

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 issue of security and what consequences violations of the weapons law can have. The legal challenges the 38-year-old man now faces should be a warning sign to others involved in drugs and illegal weapons.