A44 near Aachen: Federal Police stop 60-year-old with artillery cannon

Police discover weapons arsenal in the trunk of the man's car

The man was on his way to the Netherlands

On Tuesday evening (February 7, 2023), Federal Police officers stopped a 60-year-old German citizen on the A44 near Aachen. During the inspection of his car, the officers discovered an artillery cannon and various other weapons in the trunk. The man was arrested and taken to the police station for further investigation.

According to initial investigations, the man was on his way to the Netherlands with the weapons. It is not yet clear what he intended to do with them there. The Federal Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The discovery of the weapons arsenal has caused great concern among the population. Many people are wondering how the man was able to get hold of such dangerous weapons. The Federal Police are now trying to determine the origin of the weapons and how the man came into possession of them.

The incident shows once again that the illegal possession of weapons is a serious problem in Germany. The Federal Police are committed to combating this problem and will continue to carry out strict controls on the country's borders.