Gun at the wheel: drivers threatened in Emden - police are looking for witnesses!

In a terrifying incident on December 30, 2024, a 25-year-old driver in Emden became the victim of an armed attack. The incident occurred on the departure to Auricher Straße when the man was waiting at a traffic light after he had left the A31.

An unknown perpetrator, described as about 35 years old, approached the 25-year-old's vehicle and asked him to lower the window. He threatened the young man with a firearm and asked for his car key. However, the 25-year-old refused to give up the pressure and drove away. According to the police, the perpetrator vehicle is a dark VW Gulf with Dutch license plate. The police started a search for witnesses to the incident and asks for information on the telephone number (04921) 89 10.

Details on the use of the fires

The use of firearms, especially in such threatening situations, is regulated by the police laws of the federal states. According to Right -wing lexicon , firearm use includes various forms, including the targeted application against people. In such use, general requirements of the administrative compulsion procedure must be observed. Necessary measures, such as a prior threat, can be omitted in certain cases, for example if it is necessary to defend a current danger to life or life.

The strict regulations regulate that firearm use is only permitted if other measures have been unsuccessful or do not promise success and may only be used against people from the age of 14, unless it is a danger to life. In the case of such dangerous incidents, it is of crucial importance to observe the legal framework in order to protect both perpetrators and uninvolved.