Law enforcement conducts searches on politicians of the AfD party
Police Raids in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: Weapons and Explosives Seized
In a series of raids that took place from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m., authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern allegedly searched the home of AfD politician Philip Steinbeck. The operation, involving around 60 officers, including specialists from the state criminal police office, was praised by the Schwerin interior minister, while Julian Barlen, leader of the SPD state parliamentary group, demanded a comprehensive clarification.
The authority informed about the raids involving a 60-year-old suspect on Wednesday evening, with suspicions of illegal weapon possession and violating the explosives law. During the operation, the police reportedly seized weapons and a larger amount of explosives. Several live weapons were found during the raids, which violate the War Weapons Control Act.
The weapon permits of the suspect have been revoked, and the possession of the weapons registered with the weapon authority has been prohibited. The police spokeswoman stated that the findings will be investigated for their legal relevance, including whether the weapons were live.
AfD politician Philip Steinbeck mentioned that the police are investigating a threat situation against him. Steinbeck is a member of the Ludwigslust-Parchim district council for the AfD. He stated that there have been repeated incidents that have increasingly worried him for months.
In a related development, Christian Pegel (SPD) expressed appreciation for the special and support units involved in the operation. Katharina Horn, state leader of The Left, called for a ban on the AfD, while Hennis Herbst used the opportunity to push for a ban on the AfD as well.
It is important to note that, due to the lack of information from the provided search results, no verified details about Philip Steinbeck's legal status with respect to weapons possession in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern can be given at this time. The previous incident led to the recent police action, but the reasons for the weapon ban remain unclear.
Explosive detection dogs and the ammunition recovery service were also on site during the operation. The action lasted for nearly nine hours, indicating the extensive nature of the investigation. As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge.
- The investigation related to the seizure of weapons and explosives in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has extended into the political sphere, as AfD politician Philip Steinbeck, whose home was raided, has said police are investigating a threat situation against him.
- Amidst the unfolding story of the police raids and the discovery of illegal weapons and explosives, there has been a surge of interest in the general-news and crime-and-justice sections of various media platforms, as politicians from different parties share their opinions on the matter.
