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Another Hidden Room Found in Remscheid Arsenal With Dozens of Machine Guns

Prosecutors say the ongoing searches in Remscheid point to one of North Rhine-Westphalia's largest war-weapon cases.

Overview

  • Investigators uncovered a further concealed cellar space behind a display case containing about 28–29 machine guns and three anti-tank rifles.
  • The 1.20‑meter‑high room was disclosed by the 59‑year‑old car workshop owner during questioning, according to police and prosecutors.
  • Officials have not yet determined whether the newly secured weapons are capable of firing, though earlier hidden rooms held live arms.
  • Authorities describe the total haul as being in the triple digits, with prior counts citing 320 long guns, 51 handguns, 38 grenades, and various mines and explosive items.
  • Criminal probes for possession of war weapons and weapons-law violations target the main suspect and others, and documentation and removal are expected to take several days.