Routine police check nets fugitive with 541-day prison term

What started as a standard patrol ended with a shocking discovery. Officers uncovered a hidden warrant—and a man now behind bars for nearly two years.

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2025 December 3 . 1:30 AM

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In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are... — In front of the picture, we see a white car on which "Police" is written. Behind that, there are many cars moving on the road. On either side of the road, we see grass and trees. This picture is clicked outside the city.

Routine police check nets fugitive with 541-day prison term

A routine police check in Pirmasens early on November 28, 2025, led to the arrest of a 33-year-old German man. Officers discovered he was wanted under an outstanding warrant for a drug-related offence and faced an unserved prison term of 541 days. The incident began just after 1:30 a.m. when Federal Police stopped the man during a standard patrol. A database check revealed an active arrest warrant linked to a conviction under the Narcotics Act. The man is now in custody at Zweibrücken prison. His arrest came after officers identified the outstanding warrant during a late-night routine inspection. The case highlights how standard police checks can enforce unresolved legal sentences.