21-year-old in Bad Muskau: Swastika lighter causes arrest

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A 21-year-old from Naumburg was reported because of a swastika lighter that he had with him during a check by the federal police.

Ein 21-Jähriger aus Naumburg wurde wegen eines Hakenkreuz-Feuerzeugs angezeigt, das er bei einer Kontrolle durch die Bundespolizei mitführte.
A 21-year-old from Naumburg was reported because of a swastika lighter that he had with him during a check by the federal police.

21-year-old in Bad Muskau: Swastika lighter causes arrest

A 21-year-old German from Naumburg (Saale) was targeted by the federal police on Saturday afternoon after he was carrying a lighter with a swastika printed on it. The incident occurred on the Bad Muskau city bridge, where the man was checked by officers.

The lighter that was found in his jacket led to a complaint on suspicion of using the symbols of unconstitutional organizations. The incident caused a stir and now has criminal consequences.