Police from the federal department have taken control of a target linked to a telescope at Bremen airport.
On Wednesday afternoon, August 20, 2025, Federal Police officers at Bremen Airport secured a telescopic baton during hand luggage screening. The incident occurred at around 13:35 hrs.
The extendable baton was discovered during the X-ray screening of a passenger's backpack. The passenger, a 48-year-old individual from Nordenham, was planning to fly to Amsterdam.
The telescopic baton was found in the passenger's hand luggage, prompting a procedure for administrative offenses under the Air Security Act and the Weapons Act. Despite the incident, the passenger was allowed to continue their journey after the facts were established.
It is important to note that sharp and pointed objects, tools, and weapons of any kind are generally prohibited in hand luggage. This includes imitation weapons such as toy weapons or replicas that could be mistaken for real weapons.
The Federal Police commissioned the private air security control staff to carry out the screening. The location of the incident was Bremen Airport.
Further information about safe travel can be found on the Bundespolizei's website in the category "Safe Travel". The passenger who had the telescopic baton in their backpack remains unidentified, as there are no available search results or credible information identifying the person detained by the Bundespolizeiamt Bremen on August 20, 2025, at Bremen Airport with a telescopic stick in their hand luggage before flying to Amsterdam.
This serves as a reminder to all travellers to ensure they are aware of the restrictions on hand luggage and to pack accordingly to avoid any potential delays or complications during their journey.
