Police Raid in Bochum: Reichsbürger Arrested After Tense Standoff

A 56-year-old man was apprehended by a special police unit following a dramatic operation involving explosive entry and a police dog.

The incident occurred at Werner Hellweg in Bochum, where police executed a warrant against a man identified as a Reichsbürger.
The suspect, convicted of insult and incitement, faced arrest due to unpaid fines and a subsequent substitute prison sentence.
Police deployed a special operations unit (SEK) with a tank-like vehicle, fearing the presence of dangerous items, possibly weapons, in the suspect's apartment.
The operation involved blowing open the apartment door, with a police dog ultimately subduing the suspect, who was then hospitalized due to injuries.
Authorities assured the public there was no threat to safety, despite the dramatic nature of the operation, which included street closures and school lockdowns.