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Man in Berlin Hellersdorf Allegedly Threatens Children With Long Gun; SEK Seizes Weapon

Police say the evidence recovered points to possible weapons and tax offences and the case is under active investigation.

Overview

  • Police say a 35-year-old man stepped onto his balcony and threatened nearby children with a long gun overnight into Sunday, prompting alarm and a witness to call authorities.
  • A special operations unit (SEK) entered the apartment and found the 35-year-old, a 47-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman inside.
  • Officers seized a long gun with a magazine but without ammunition, two prohibited knives and almost 8,700 untaxed cigarettes from the flat.
  • Both men were initially taken in for identity checks and forensic processing and were later released while investigators continue to examine the case.
  • Authorities have opened an active investigation that could consider both weapons offences and illegal tobacco distribution, and police statements remain the primary source of details.