Overview

• A suspected wedding convoy on the A52 near Essen engaged in hazardous driving, including blocking lanes and speeding.
• Witnesses reported that shots were fired into the air from one of the convoy vehicles, escalating safety concerns.
• Autobahnpolizei Düsseldorf intercepted three vehicles near Ratingen, matching witness descriptions, and stopped their lane-blocking actions.
• Police discovered prohibited knives and a blank-firing pistol during vehicle checks, leading to immediate confiscations.
• Drivers are under investigation for coercion and endangering road traffic, with their licenses revoked pending further legal proceedings.