Cops accused of stopping motorists and taking their possessions

Prosecuting authority's office - Cops accused of stopping motorists and taking their possessions

A police officer and a lieutenant commander, as mentioned by the Prosecutor's Office, pulled over a 62-year-old driver in Berlin back in July. It's alleged they were monitoring traffic near the fairgrounds. One officer was seen carrying his gun openly on his waist. After the stop, they reportedly handcuffed the driver and placed him in their police car. The driver claimed to feel discomfort during this ordeal.

According to reports, the officers then took money and two phones from the driver's car. It's unclear how the two officers got wind of the large amount of cash the man was carrying. The 45-year-old is currently in custody, while the 48-year-old has been released. It's now up to the Berlin Regional Court to decide whether to approve the indictment.

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1. Despite the ongoing investigation by the public prosecutor's office in Berlin, the 48-year-old police officer, with a lengthy service in the force, continues to drive his car around the city.
2. The incident involving the 62-year-old driver in Berlin has sparked concerns about police crime, with accusations of bodily injury and theft of possessions during traffic stops.
3. The case of the Berlin police officers accused of bankrupting a motorist through extortion and causing bodily injury will likely contribute to the ongoing debate about accountability and transparency in the German police force.

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