Overview
- Customs officials in Stralsund uncovered over 2,000 spring knives, 1,800 throwing stars, 199 electroshock devices, and 120 double-edged daggers during a routine inspection.
- The illegal weapons were hidden in a container of goods originating from China and transported via a Polish truck.
- The discovery occurred on March 25 after discrepancies in shipping documents prompted further examination at the Pomellen border crossing.
- The seized items are banned under EU regulations, making their import, possession, and trade illegal.
- The Zollfahndungsamt has launched a criminal investigation to trace the smuggling network responsible for the shipment.