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Criminal Offering of Stolen Heavy Equipment on Market - Police Arrest

Federal Law Enforcement Officers from Trier, specifically the Civil Enforcement Division of the Federal Police, have already taken action on a particular matter.

Alleged Theft and Unauthorized Sale of Construction Equipment - Police Arrest
Alleged Theft and Unauthorized Sale of Construction Equipment - Police Arrest

Criminal Offering of Stolen Heavy Equipment on Market - Police Arrest

In a significant development, the Federal Police Trier has made arrests in connection with the theft of several construction machines and tools from a welding company in Neuwied. The theft occurred on the night of January 7-8, 2025, at Neuwied station.

On January 10, 2025, a 40-year-old Croatian and a 35-year-old Turk were arrested in Limburg/Lahn. The arrests were made during a meeting at a petrol station, where the civil personnel of the Federal Police apprehended the suspected receivers.

The suspects are believed to be responsible for offering one of the stolen construction machines for sale. According to reports, an employee of the company alerted the Federal Police and arranged a meeting with the seller. The offered construction machine was subsequently secured by the Federal Police.

Whether the two men are also responsible for the theft of the previous day is the subject of ongoing investigations. The identity of the person responsible for the stolen construction machine has not been publicly disclosed.

For any information regarding the theft at Neuwied station, the Federal Police Trier is accepting calls at 0651 - 43678-0. The public can also reach out via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. The contact details for the Federal Police Inspectorate Trier are as follows:

  • Mobile: 0176 - 78103841
  • Phone: 0651 - 43678-1009
  • Website: http://www.bundespolizei.de

Press Officer: Stefan Döhn

The Federal Police encourages anyone with information to come forward and help in the ongoing investigations. The public's cooperation is crucial in maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of our communities.

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