According to the reporter, the man was shouting and making strange movements with his hand holding the object. The officers saw the man, approached him, and searched him, finding a fake firearm. Possession of such a weapon is prohibited. The police arrested the 42-year-old man from Wernhout. The fake firearm was confiscated. It is unknown why the man carried it.
Fake Firearm
Fake firearms that resemble real firearms are prohibited. If a fake firearm cannot be distinguished from a real one, officers act as if it is a real firearm. In such cases, officers may fire warning shots or point their weapons at someone. Possessing a fake firearm is therefore extremely dangerous!