Justice - Cigarette vending machine blown up: man arrested in Switzerland
A 39-year-old man who allegedly blew up a cigarette vending machine in Germany in 2021 has been arrested in Switzerland and transferred to Germany. The man is said to have stolen 60 packs of cigarettes, as the federal police announced on Monday. But instead of appearing in court, the man left Germany and settled in Switzerland.
He had been wanted there on a European arrest warrant since the beginning of this year. On Friday, December 15, he was handed over at the Weil am Rhein highway crossing. The man is now in custody awaiting trial.
Police press release
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- The incident occurred in Baden-Württemberg, a region in Germany, where the man allegedly committed the crime.
- The 39-year-old is currently being held in Germany, facing charges for his actions related to the cigarette vending machine explosion, which is a form of criminality in the country.
- The arrest took place at the Weil am Rhein highway crossing, indicating that the Rhine served as a boundary between Germany and Switzerland.
- Germany's federal police cooperated with their Swiss counterparts to locate and apprehend the man, demonstrating cross-border cooperation in justice matters.
- Notably, the man had fled justice and settled in Switzerland, highlighting the need for international cooperation in apprehending fugitives involved in criminal activities.
Source: www.stern.de
