Around 6:25 PM, two boys on a fatbike exhibited suspicious behavior on Baden Powellweg. They were wearing face coverings and putting on gloves. Undercover officers observed this and decided to check the two, during which an object resembling a firearm was seen. An officer fired a warning shot during the arrest of the one sitting at the back and was able to apprehend the suspect. An object resembling a firearm was found at this time. The driver of the fatbike fled, discarding an object resembling a firearm that he threw away. He was also arrested shortly thereafter. One of the firearm-like objects was seized, while the other was not found.

Fake Firearm
Later investigation revealed that it was a fake firearm.
Fake firearms that resemble real firearms are prohibited. If a fake firearm cannot be distinguished from a real firearm, officers act as if it is a real firearm. In such cases, it may happen that officers fire a warning shot or draw their weapons. Therefore, possessing a fake firearm is extremely dangerous!

Approach to (Fake) Firearm Possession
The approach to (fake) firearms and the violence committed with them is a top priority for the police and the Public Prosecution Service. However, when tackling (fake) firearm violence and thus (fake) firearm possession, information from the public is indispensable. If you know of a (fake) weapon, please inform the police via 0900-8844, anonymously via 0800-7000, or through the Criminal Intelligence Team (TCI): 079-345 89 99.

Witness Appeal
The detectives are conducting further investigation into this case and would like to contact anyone who knows what the plans of the two suspects were. People can report via 0900-8844 or anonymously via 0800-7000.

BVH NR: 2025055607