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Fare Check in Bad Schandau Uncovers 27 Packs of Suspected Stolen Chocolate

Police said the 30-year-old was taken to a station after the ticket inspection, with more than 40 prior entries for similar offenses.

Overview

  • Bundespolizei were called to Bad Schandau station on August 27 at about 20:30 after a passenger could not present a valid S-Bahn ticket.
  • Officers brought the man to the station and found 27 packs of Merci chocolate in his bag without proof of lawful possession.
  • A records check showed more than 40 prior entries for theft and evasion of payment.
  • He was reported again on suspicion of theft and for fare evasion following the discovery.
  • Coverage is based on a Bundespolizeiinspektion Berggießhübel statement, with one outlet reporting the man as Slovak and noting its article was produced with AI assistance.