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Munich Police Process 250 Cottbus Fans at Station, Cite About 100 for Fare Evasion

Police set up a processing corridor at Munich Central Station following reports of vandalism on the incoming ICE.

Overview

  • ICE 503 was routed to track 11 as officers established a controlled corridor to separate the group and verify identities.
  • About 100 federal officers conducted the operation, recording roughly 250 personal details before escorting supporters toward the Wettersteinplatz U-Bahn.
  • Train staff reported two seats ripped from their mountings, and the extent of the damage and responsibility remain under investigation.
  • Roughly 100 travelers without valid tickets received fare-evasion notices that include the increased fare and an additional €60 surcharge.
  • A Drittliga match interruption followed a report of racist abuse against Cottbus player Justin Butler, with one spectator expelled as inquiries continue.