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.
