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Police Probe Bodycam Filming at Munich Airport Days After Drone Disruptions

Investigators cite unlawful audio capture as the basis for the case under Germany’s §201 StGB.

Overview

  • Federal police confirm a Kazakh traveler was stopped on October 8 in Terminal 1 after being seen with a body-mounted camera.
  • A review found the man had recorded security checkpoints and his own immigration control, capturing both video and audio.
  • The suspect was initially detained by federal officers and the investigation was transferred to the Bavarian state police.
  • Authorities are pursuing a case for suspected violation of the confidentiality of spoken words under §201 of the criminal code.
  • The episode occurred shortly after drone sightings that disrupted airport operations, with media noting broader hybrid-threat concerns without proven attribution, while reported details such as entry from Istanbul, prior filming there, and residency status remain unconfirmed.