Abnlicked suitcase at Stendal Central Station: Police in action!

Abnlicked suitcase at Stendal Central Station: Police in action!

A stranded suitcase ensured a large -scale police operation on June 23, 2025 at the Stendal main station. At 12.05 p.m., construction workers discovered the suitcase in the area of ​​the main entrance and immediately alerted the federal police. However, the loudspeaker announcements for identifying the owner were unsuccessful. The contents of the case initially remained hidden from the officials.

In order to ensure security, the police blocked the security area and requested an explosive detection dog. Fortunately, the dog did not show alarm behavior, and the officials were able to classify the suitcase as harmless. At the subsequent opening, it turned out that ordinary everyday objects were in it. The owner, a 36-year-old Egyptian, finally contacted the federal police at 2 p.m. and explained that he had simply forgotten the suitcase. After a short instruction he received his luggage back.

Important information for travelers

The federal police appealed to all travelers to keep an eye on their luggage. A lost piece of luggage can not only result in uncomfortable police operations, but also reveals potential security risks. Already in a similar incident on May 23, 2025 on a regional train from Dessau via Köthen towards Aschersleben, an abandoned suitcase had become a problem. Here, too, the efforts to find the owner remained unsuccessful, which led to the evacuation of the train and resulted in delays.

On this occasion, the officials found clothes and a name tag that pointed out a 43-year-old German. The incident led to delays and the failure of two trains. In such cases, the federal police repeatedly point out possible financial recourse claims that could be considered in unnecessary police operations due to abandoned luggage.

The role of the federal police

The missions related to abandoned luggage are only a facet of the diverse tasks of the federal police. This ranges from control at airports to safety -relevant missions at large events. In order to be well prepared for such situations, the police always have to act quickly and act with a cool head. Intercultural competence and good knowledge of foreign language are essential skills, especially when dealing with international travelers.

The federal police not only have the task of protecting train stations and airports, but also to ensure that travelers are running smoothly. This becomes particularly important in the morning when the crowds of passengers are high and many security controls have to take place. The committed police employees help travelers to feel safe and comfortable.

For further information on the security precautions of the federal police, you can read here.

Current reports on similar incidents can also be found in the articles of picture and the Presseportal.