Uncovered in a Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf home search, a 40-year-old man had stashed an assault rifle and 60 rounds of live ammo in his attic. The discovery came after customs intercepted two US-originated mail items that contained a total of 138 5.56mm bullets.
Customs investigations revealed that the Berlin-dwelling suspect had sent the packages to himself during his US visit. Allegedly, he rigged the packages with chains and metal plates to avoid detection during weapons smuggling.
Smuggled Weapons and Illegal Finds
Following the public prosecutor's order, Berlin customs officers raided two apartments belonging to the suspect. They uncovered seven brass knuckles, a stun gun, three fake hand grenades, suspect counterfeit money, and bags of psychedelic mushrooms (magic mushrooms).
Questions about the man's intent with this extensive arsenal of weapons and illicit substances resurfaced for investigators.
The assault rifle and ammo revelation sparked concerns about potential drug-related activities, prompting further police investigations. The Berlin tale unfolds with the man hiding an assault rifle and smoking psychedelic mushrooms, along with smuggling weapons from the USA and concealing them in mailed packages.
What Motivated the Man's Accumulation of Weapons and Drugs Remains Under Investigation.
The arrest and discovery have rocked Berlin regional news, underscoring the continuous efforts to combat drug activities and curb arms smuggling. The man, believed to have hidden weapons in his attic, now faces a sweeping investigation into his intentions for these illicit items.
