Berlin man, 79, caught with unlicensed gun and black powder in home

A routine check turned into a legal nightmare for a Berlin senior. Authorities now probe whether his stash of weapons and explosives broke the law.

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2026 March 5 . 7:01 PM

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Police Seize Firearm During Routine Check - Berlin man, 79, caught with unlicensed gun and black powder in home

A 79-year-old man in Berlin-Wilmersdorf faces legal trouble after police found an unlicensed firearm during a routine check. Officers also discovered black powder in his home and car, raising further concerns about compliance with explosives laws.

The incident began when authorities conducted a standard inspection at the man's property. They quickly identified a loaded weapon that he could not legally own. A search of his home and vehicle then uncovered black powder, though no other suspicious materials were found.

The man failed to present a valid firearms licence for the weapon. As a result, he received a formal caution at the scene. Police confiscated both the firearm and the black powder, but have not yet confirmed whether he was authorized to possess the explosive substance.

Investigators are now examining whether the man violated firearms or explosives regulations. Authorities have not released details about the type of weapon involved in the case.

The case remains under investigation, with criminal probes focusing on potential breaches of firearms and explosives laws. The seized items will undergo further examination as part of the ongoing inquiry. No charges have been filed at this stage.