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Unauthorized Passenger Escapes Boarding, Dashes Across Tracks, and Refuses Arrest at BPOLI MD

Federal Police Inspectorate in Magdeburg-Halle (Saale) conducts operations on October 2, 2024

Escaped Passenger, Lacking Ticket, Endangers Life by Dashing Across Tracks and Resists Authority on...
Escaped Passenger, Lacking Ticket, Endangers Life by Dashing Across Tracks and Resists Authority on Board at BPOLI MD

Unauthorized Passenger Escapes Boarding, Dashes Across Tracks, and Refuses Arrest at BPOLI MD

On October 2, 2024, a 19-year-old German national boarded an Intercity Express train at Berlin Central Station without a ticket. This incident was brought to light when the individual was spotted by the Federal Police in Halle (Saale) upon arrival at Halle (Saale) Central Station on platform six at 11:24 a.m.

Upon seeing the patrol, the individual fled across several train tracks. The immediate track closure was implemented, and Federal Police officers pursued the individual. Despite repeated orders to stop, the individual continued to resist, eventually requiring officers to restrain and cuff her.

The individual was apprehended and taken to the Federal Police station, where she was educated about the dangers of her flight. However, during transport to the station, the individual continued to resist and actively obstruct the process.

The individual received charges for fare evasion, trespassing on tracks, and resisting arrest. No publicly available information identifies the person who boarded the Intercity Express in Berlin without a ticket on October 2, 2024, and was arrested by the Federal Police in Halle.

For further inquiries, please contact the Federal Police Inspection Magdeburg at the following details:

  • Telephone number: +49 (0) 391-56549-505
  • Email address: [email protected]
  • Twitter handle: @bpol_pir

It is essential to remember that evading fares and disregarding safety regulations can lead to serious consequences, as demonstrated by this incident. The Federal Police continue to remind the public of the importance of adhering to all train station and travel regulations for everyone's safety.

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