Crossing Borders Behind Bars - 69-Year-Old's Fine Mishap Lands Him in Jail
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Arrested for Illegally Entering Border Despite Outstanding Fines - Border control checks concluded, fines removed for individual in Jailhouse (JVA)
A 69-year-old chap's border crossing at Reitzenhain, Erzgebirgskreis, on a chilly Friday morning took a significantly unfortunate turn, culminating in his imprisonment. A rapid verification of his personal details unveiled two longstanding arrest warrants, the Federal Police informed the public.
The old-timer had been found guilty by the Bayreuth District Court on counts of extortion and handed a hefty penalty of 7,500 euros, or 150 days in jail, and another conviction by the Hof District Court for weapons law violations, incurring a fine of 3,750 euros, or 75 days in jail. Alas, the fellow found himself unable to settle these outstanding fines, leading to his suspected incarceration.
In the ensuing vehicle scrutiny, the officers discovered that the man lacked a valid driver's license. Upon further investigation, they unearthed a switchblade in the glove compartment and a starter pistol hidden away in the trunk of his car.
- Penalty
- Criminal Offense
- Customs Control
- International Border
- Lower Court
- Automotive Search
- Concealed Weapons
- The 69-year-old, during customs control at Reitzenhain, Erzgebirgskreis, was arrested due to the discovery of two longstanding arrest warrants, one from the Bayreuth District Court for extortion and the other from the Hof District Court for weapons law violations.
- The criminal offenses for which the man was convicted included extortion, for which he was sentenced to a fine of 7,500 euros or 150 days in jail, and weapons law violations, for which he was fined 3,750 euros or 75 days in jail.
- The search of the man's vehicle at the international border revealed concealed weapons, specifically a switchblade in the glove compartment and a starter pistol hidden in the trunk.
