Berlin, December 22 – Police in Berlin-Marienfelde seized multiple weapons and prohibited fireworks from a 12-year-old boy’s room, authorities announced. The discovery was made during a search conducted following a tip received through social media.
Weapons Arsenal Uncovered in Child’s Room
During the search, officers found a knife, two brass knuckles, and a blank-firing pistol with accessories. The 12-year-old reportedly admitted that the items belonged to him. Surprisingly, the boy’s father appeared unconcerned by the police presence and the discovery of the weapons.
Police were alerted to the situation via social media, where the items were allegedly being offered for sale. This incident is part of a broader crackdown by authorities on the illegal trade of fireworks, which often includes online monitoring.
Other Incidents from Berlin and Brandenburg
This incident is one of several ‘blue light’ news reports from Berlin and Brandenburg on December 22nd:
- Mahlsdorf: Taxi collides with tram, one injured. A 28-year-old taxi driver was injured after his vehicle collided with a tram on Hultschiner Damm. The taxi was dragged a short distance, and the tram derailed. The driver was hospitalized, while tram passengers and the tram driver were unharmed.
- Neukölln: Over 200 illegal fireworks found. Police discovered more than 200 prohibited ‘Vogelschrecke’ fireworks (Category F4), a blank-firing pistol, and hundreds of cartridges in a man’s possession. The individual is suspected of trading illegal fireworks via social media. Authorities also found ten unmarked fireworks rockets and nearly 1,500 Euros in cash.
- Märkisch-Oderland: Robbers flee with dummy phones. Three robbers attacked a 37-year-old salesperson in Strausberg, making off with what they believed were mobile phones. However, the stolen items were later identified as non-functional display dummies. The salesperson sustained minor injuries.
- Potsdam-Mittelmark: Drugs and homemade explosives found near toddler. Police discovered drugs and homemade pyrotechnics, including spherical bombs and rocket bombs, in an apartment in Treuenbrietzen. The discovery was made after a woman reported being threatened by the child’s father. Unhygienic conditions were noted, and a drug swab test indicated the child had come into contact with narcotics. The youth welfare office took the toddler into care.
- Havelland: Thieves steal 50 kilometers of cable, causing €200,000 damage. Copper cable thieves broke into a company in Dallgow-Döberitz, stealing approximately 50 kilometers of cable and causing an estimated 200,000 Euros in damages.
- Spreewald: Stolen bulldog ‘Teddy’ reunited with owners. A French bulldog named ‘Teddy’, stolen from outside a supermarket in Lübbenau, was successfully recovered and returned to its owners thanks to an alert witness.
- Friedrichshain: Man randomly attacks passers-by. A 30-year-old man attacked several pedestrians in eastern Berlin, requiring police intervention for his arrest.
- Mitte: Man performs Hitler salute near Hanukkah menorah. A 57-year-old man was observed performing the Hitler salute and shouting a forbidden slogan near a Hanukkah menorah at Pariser Platz. He was released after a blood test, and state security has launched an investigation.
- Neukölln: Man attacked and stabbed. A 41-year-old man was attacked by three unknown assailants at Leinestraße U-Bahn station, sustaining kicks to the upper body and a stab wound to the leg. He was hospitalized, and investigations into dangerous bodily harm are underway.
- Dahme-Spreewald: Fatal train accident. A 41-year-old man was struck and killed by a regional train while crossing tracks at Bestensee station. Police are treating the incident as an accident.
- Tempelhof: Car overturns, driver only slightly injured. Two cars collided on Tempelhofer Damm, resulting in one vehicle overturning. The driver was rescued with only minor injuries. The road was closed during rescue and investigation efforts.
These incidents highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to maintain public safety across the region, addressing a range of issues from illegal weapons and fireworks to traffic accidents and criminal activity.
