Unclaimed arms depot discovered
Trial at Mosbach Regional Court: A. Family and Alleged Associate Ingo K. Face Charges
A high-profile trial is currently underway at the Mosbach Regional Court in Baden-Württemberg, with the A. family and their alleged associate, Ingo K., standing accused of various criminal charges. The trial involves federal charges related to drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.
The A. family, specifically Shantel Marie Powell (the wife) and Kevin Lamonte Powell Jr., are at the centre of the trial. Shantel Powell was convicted of making false statements to a federal agent, while her husband pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of firearms and ammunition as a convicted felon.
During the investigation, law enforcement executed search warrants at multiple locations associated with the Powells, seizing fentanyl, drug packaging equipment, and five firearms, including a privately made "ghost gun" without serial numbers. Shantel Powell falsely claimed to have purchased the ghost gun from a gun store, a claim that was proven false in court.
However, it's important to note that the available sources do not specifically link the Powells or the A. family directly to the illegal weapons found in Ingo K.'s courtyard. The sources highlight federal drug and firearm charges related to the Powells' residences and drug distribution operation but do not establish a direct connection to the illegal weapons found in Ingo K.'s courtyard.
Ingo K., a convicted felon, is a witness at the hearing. His testimony heavily implicates the A. family. Heiko A., a member of the A. family, disputes that he showed Ingo K. the weapons found on the property.
The courtyard where K.'s apartment was located was found to be a hotbed of illegal weapons. The police found a room with 8 firearms and 5,116 ammunition rounds in the ground floor of a building. A pistol was found in the office on the ground floor of the main building, while two pistols were found in the bedroom and living room upstairs, charred due to a fire during the shootout.
Another room with 5 firearms and 7,771 ammunition rounds was found in an adjacent building, along with a cannabis plantation with 38 plants. A Zastava M70 assault rifle and a Heckler & Koch G3 assault rifle were found at the entrance of the main building.
Max A., another member of the A. family, allegedly had the Heckler & Koch G3 assault rifle on April 20, 2022. However, Max A. disputes this, stating that Ingo K. handed him the rifle. He also claims that he returned the rifle, saying he did not want it.
The Public Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe accuses the A. family of violations of weapons law. Heiko A. and Ingo K. were close friends and confidants, and the A. family and Ingo K. were associated, possibly due to shared ideologies.
Ingo K. attempted to shoot several police officers with an assault rifle in April 2022. Heiko A. smiles at the sight of Ingo K. in court, but the exact nature of their relationship and the extent of their involvement in the illegal activities remain to be seen as the trial unfolds.
The trial at Mosbach Regional Court involves the A. family, who are facing charges in the general-news category, specifically in relation to their alleged associates and federal charges of drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession. The alleged associate, Ingo K., is also charged with crimes, and his testimony heavily implicates the A. family in crime-and-justice matters. However, the available sources do not specifically link the Powells or the A. family directly to the illegal weapons found in Ingo K.'s courtyard, raising questions about their direct involvement in these crimes.
