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Bavarian Authorities Uncover Illegal Arms Network in Coordinated Raids

Over 30 weapons and related materials seized, with two suspects in pretrial detention as investigations into violations of the Weapons Act continue.

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Overview

  • Customs and police raided homes in Dachau, Deggendorf, and Schwandorf districts on May 8, uncovering a local arms smuggling ring.
  • Authorities seized more than 30 illegal weapons, including pistols, rifles, revolvers, and shooting pen guns, along with ammunition and weapon parts.
  • A 49-year-old suspect from Deggendorf is accused of smuggling and selling weapons and parts, while a 57-year-old suspect from Dachau allegedly converted blank-firing guns into live firearms.
  • Additional items confiscated included documents, mobile phones, electronic data carriers, black powder, and cash in euros and Swiss francs.
  • The Dachau district authority revoked two arms permits and imposed possession bans, while grenades found during the raids were deemed harmless after inspection.