Overview
- A train attendant noticed a weapon on a Regionalexpress to Amberg and alerted police, which prompted officers to board the train on Friday.
- Officers discovered a realistic-looking Softair pistol and a filled magazine attached to the belt of a 41-year-old passenger.
- Investigators said the man was under the influence of drugs and was unable to explain his behavior to police.
- Authorities removed the replica, told the public there was never a danger, and launched proceedings for suspected violations of the weapons law.
- The case highlights that realistic imitation firearms are treated as legal risks on public transport in Germany because staff reports typically trigger immediate police action and formal investigations.