Dresden: Man with gun in the internet triggers a police operation
Police operation in Dresden
Police operation in Dresden due to a man posing with a gun in an image on the internet
On August 10, 2023, the Dresden police received a disturbing tip. A man had allegedly posted an image of himself holding a gun on the internet. As a result, a police operation was launched immediately.
Man with a gun in an image online
According to the police, the image showed a 31-year-old man. He lives in the Löbtau district of Dresden. In the image, the man is said to have been holding a pistol.
The police took the threat seriously and immediately launched an investigation. Officers were dispatched to the man's apartment to investigate the situation.
Police operation in the Löbtau district
When the police arrived at the apartment, they found the man inside. He was detained without resistance and taken to the police station for questioning.
During the search of the apartment, the police discovered the gun that was depicted in the image. It turned out to be a replica weapon.
Replica weapon was seized
The man admitted to posing with the replica weapon and posting the image online. He claimed that it was only a joke.
Nevertheless, the police confiscated the replica weapon and charged the man with a misdemeanor. Investigations are ongoing.
Conclusion:
The police emphasized that they take any threat involving weapons very seriously. Even if it turns out to be a replica weapon, such behavior can have serious consequences.
The police advise against posting images of oneself with weapons on the internet. Such images can quickly lead to misunderstandings and police operations.
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