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Police bust a fence ring in Leipzig: 10,000 euros in loot seized!
Stolen bicycles and counterfeit monthly tickets were discovered during police raids in Leipzig. Suspects: 3 people.
Police bust a fence ring in Leipzig: 10,000 euros in loot seized!
On Wednesday morning, police officers in Leipzig carried out searches that were triggered by suspicions of selling counterfeit monthly tickets. As part of these investigations, officers discovered a comprehensive range of stolen goods worth over 10,000 euros. A 36-year-old Tunisian man and two German women aged 41 and 43 are accused. All three suspects were suspected of having made a four-figure sum by selling counterfeit monthly tickets.
The searches took place, among other places, on Comeniusstrasse, where the police found high-quality bicycles, frames and tires in the basements of the two apartments. Stolen laptops, cell phones, tablets, an airsoft pistol, a blank gun and brass knuckles were also seized. The total value of the seized items is in the five-figure range, but exact figures are not known. Loud Picture It is unclear whether the suspects still had regular employment.
New investigations initiated
As part of the ongoing investigation, new proceedings were initiated for theft and receiving stolen property. The loot was apparently intended for resale, which further illustrates the dimensions of the case. All three suspects were questioned but are currently at large. It remains to be seen how the legal action will develop.
The issue of receiving stolen property, as highlighted in this case, highlights the criminal law implications of selling and buying stolen goods. According to Section 259 of the Criminal Code, receiving stolen property is a punishable offense if someone buys or sells stolen property. One case law example that is often cited is the case of a software engineer who unknowingly purchased a stolen navigation device. The case was heard at the Karlsruhe Regional Court, which overturned the district court's previous ruling because no intentional action could be proven. The engineer was ultimately acquitted because he had no way of knowing that the goods were stolen.
These legal contexts raise questions about the limits of stolen goods and the necessary evidence. For example, the purchase of a genuine Rolex at a greatly reduced price may be considered stolen property if circumstances indicate that the item may be stolen, as discussed in other cases. The distinction between civil law claims and criminal law aspects remains an ongoing topic in legal disputes.