Spotted in Cottbus: Latest Development and Controversies - Adolescent wields convincing replica firearm
At Cottbus Main Train Station over the weekend, a 14-year-old was caught with a realistic-looking airsoft gun replica. According to a statement made by the police on Monday, this fake weapon was confiscated from the teenager by the Federal Police. A passenger saw the minor in the afternoon on Sunday and reported the incident to the Federal Police at the station. Just before boarding a regional train, the boy was stopped by officers who took the convincing toy gun away from him. At the Cottbus police station, the 14-year-old told authorities that he had been given the pistol as a gift and believed it was clearly identifiable as a toy. The authorities are now investigating the incident for an infraction. Following the conclusion of the police procedures, the mother and son were allowed to leave.
Police Press Release
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The incident at Cottbus Main Train Station involving the 14-year-old and the fake gun occurred in Brandenburg. Despite believing it was a toy, the confiscation of the replica firearm led to an investigation by the Federal Police for potential crime. After the police procedures, the mother and son were able to leave the station.
