Large raid against car thieves: 1.9 million euros damage in Berlin!
Large raid against car thieves: 1.9 million euros damage in Berlin!
In the greater Poznan, Poland, a comprehensive, cross -border police operation took place on May 28, 2025. The investigation aimed at a suspected gang that specializes in the theft of high -quality vehicles. A total of twelve objects were searched, with five arrest warrants being carried out against suspects between the ages of 23 and 38. This commitment was the result of an international cooperation in which the city command of the Poznan police and several German authorities, including the local commissioner of management 1 (north) and the LKA, were involved. The measures were coordinated as part of the special development organization (BAO) dualis, which was used especially for this type of investigation.
The accused are said to have merged into an organized group at the latest in early 2024 that stole numerous high -quality vehicles in the Berlin region. This includes in particular models from Hyundai, Kia and Nissan. The investigation records have at least 83 stolen vehicles, the total value of which is estimated at around 1.9 million euros. Electronic streaming tools were used to steal the vehicles, and the cars received duplicating license plates. The criminal group then transported the vehicles across the German-Polish border, where they were broken down in steal workshops. Four such workshops could be identified. The measures to combat this crime are part of a joint investigation group of the public prosecutor's office in Berlin and Polish authorities, which was founded in 2024
Cooperative investigation within the framework of the EU
The effective cooperation between the EU countries at the consumption of evidence in criminal matters is of crucial importance, especially in view of the abolition of border controls within the EU, which not only makes travel easier for citizens, but also enables criminal acts cross-border. In this context, the European Investigation Association (EEA) is based on the principle of mutual recognition, which means that the enforcement authority of a country must recognize and implement the request of another country. This legal framework was introduced on April 3, 2014 and had to be implemented in national law by May 22, 2017. Denmark and Ireland are not affected by this regulation.
As part of these provisions, a wide range of investigations can be taken, such as witness interrogations, telephone surveillance or hidden investigations. The EEA is only issued if measures are necessary, appropriate and in similar national cases. An EEA must be issued in the official language of the executing country and provides for a maximum of 30 days for recognition and 90 days for enforcement. In addition, EU countries can reject inquiries for various reasons, including due to national security interests or a lack of duplicate criminal liability.
progress and challenges
Especially in the recent past, combating cross -border crime has brought additional challenges. The latest investigations developed as a result of the cooperation of a joint investigation group (JIT), which consists of representatives of several states. This team plays a crucial role in the exchange of important information and the coordination of cross -country measures. The importance of the Jits is underlined by the EU legal provisions on mutual legal aid, which enable to carry out crime-technical evaluations and ensures such as finding vehicle parts from over 100 disassembled cars that are in conjunction with ten thefts from Berlin.
During the current measures, two devices for the learning of vehicle keys, electronic waste tools, several mobile phones as well as narcotics and cash were also ensured. The criminal evaluation of the seized parts will take several weeks. Although progress has already been made and around 150 Polish civil servants, including special units and an anti-terrorist unit, are involved in this commitment, clarifying this cross-border crime remains a major challenge for the authorities.
The developments show how important continuous international cooperation in the field of law enforcement is in order to effectively combat this form of crime. Further investigations in Poland are expected to hold those responsible for accounting.
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