A procedure for violation of the Weapons Act was initiated against the 14-year-old. After a stay at the police station, he was handed over to his parents. The police expressly warned against the use of such so-called imitation weapons in public. Not only could these trigger major operations, but they could also become dangerous for the carriers.
Soft-air guns, which use compressed air to shoot plastic or other material pellets, are not life-threatening, but their realistic appearance can lead to serious misunderstandings.