At around 10pm on Thursday, police were called to the town square in Esch following a report of a man allegedly carrying a pistol. Upon arrival, officers located the individual and proceeded to search him. During the search, a pistol fell from the man's clothing onto the ground. Further examination revealed that the weapon was an air pistol. Officers seized the pistol, along with matching ammunition and additional equipment, at the scene.
On the orders of the public prosecutor's office, the weapon was confiscated and a police report was filed.
In other police news, a report was received around 7.30pm on Thursday of a driver repeatedly veering off the road between Weiswampach and Reulen, nearly colliding with a tree. Officers intercepted the vehicle shortly afterwards in Reulen. The driver failed the breathalyser test, and their driving licence was confiscated on the spot.
In a separate incident in the early hours of Friday morning, police observed a motorist speeding on Rue d'Arlon in Mersch. Officers pursued the vehicle and saw the driver run a red light on Rue de la Gare. The car was eventually stopped in the garage of an apartment building after the driver had parked. This driver also failed the breathalyser test and immediately had their licence revoked.
