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Predatory extortion in Schwerin: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!
In Schwerin there was an attempted predatory blackmail in which a victim was threatened and injured. Looking for witnesses.
Predatory extortion in Schwerin: Police are urgently looking for witnesses!
A frightening incident occurred on December 26, 2025 on Andrej-Sakharow-Strasse in Schwerin, in which a man became the victim of attempted predatory blackmail. Loud Schwerin news The police reported that the injured party confronted three people around 2:50 p.m., with one of the perpetrators apparently using an object similar to a firearm to intimidate them. During the argument, the victim was punched in the face several times, which further escalated the situation.
Police have appealed for information to help identify the perpetrators. Witnesses who were able to observe anything related to the crime or suspicious people are urgently asked to call 0385 5180 2223 or online via the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Police platform. Every police station is also available as a contact point.
Weapon in the game?
The threatening events in Schwerin may not be an isolated incident, as current statistics on gun crime in Germany show. Statista has shown that the use of weapons in criminal activities, whether real or firearm-like objects, has increased in recent years. Especially in the context of blackmail and attacks, these are used as a means of pressure, which is worrying not only for those affected, but also for society as a whole.
In a similar manner, a 38-year-old man is standing before the Schwerin regional court. The trial against him began on December 8, 2025 for attempted serious predatory extortion, threats and violations of the Weapons Act. Loud daily news, the defendant is said to have tried to steal money from an injured party in July 2025 by threatening him with a loaded blank pistol. During the arrest, the officers not only found a blank gun with ammunition, but also several knives, which underlines the danger of the perpetrator.
The circumstances of both incidents shed light on the problem of violent crime in the region and illustrate the need for preventive measures. Those who find themselves in such a situation should not be afraid to seek help and inform the police to improve safety in our cities.