56-year-old from East Frisia stopped at the airport with a pistol and silencer!

56-year-old from East Frisia stopped at the airport with a pistol and silencer!

A man from East Frisia is causing a stir at Bremen Airport. During a routine check, the 56-year-old was stopped with a pistol, a silencer and ammunition in his luggage. The security forces discovered the weapon and the ammunition-capable parts during baggage drop-off. At first, the man denied intentionally transporting the gun and explained that someone had placed the gun in his suitcase while he was using the restroom. He later contradicted himself and made statements that were not very credible, which further complicated the situation. The entire incident caused an outcry among travelers and airport staff. [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/kontrolle-am-flughafen-bremen-ostfriesland-hat- Pistole-und-munition-im-gepaeck,aktuelloldenburg-794.html) reports that the man was temporarily arrested and his apartment was subsequently searched.

Despite the suspect's confusing statements, the police tried to shed light on the matter. The background to the gun possession remains unclear for the time being. Planned trips or the intention behind bringing such a weapon are not yet known. n-tv highlights that the incident is causing security precautions at Germany's airports to be questioned again.

Security at airports – an important topic

The furor surrounding this incident also sheds light on security practices at airports. The possession of weapons, even if they are legal, must always be in accordance with strict legal requirements. The current statistics from the Federal Office of Administration show that a total of 932,074 private gun owners are registered in Germany as of June 2025. This number shows a slight decrease compared to 12/2024. The number of firearms permits is currently 3,018,856, which shows that interest in legal gun ownership remains high. This raises concerns and raises the question of how such incidents can be prevented. BVA points out that many new regulations have come into force since the 3rd Weapons Law Amendment Act came into force in September 2020.

What's next for the 56-year-old from East Frisia? The investigation is being carried out at full speed to clarify the true background of his dangerous luggage. More information will surely come to light in the next few days. One thing is clear: the incident at Bremen Airport caused excitement not only among travelers, but also among security forces and the public.