German media reported Tuesday that unidentified assailants stole thousands of rounds of ammunition from a delivery truck destined for a Bundeswehr barracks in the city of Berg in Saxony-Anhalt.
The theft took place on Tuesday, November 25, the Defense Ministry confirmed to public broadcaster MDR and the weekly mirror,
What do we know about the theft of Bundeswehr ammunition?
According to reports, a civilian delivery truck was carrying ammunition, but the driver parked the truck in an unsecured car park and stopped at a hotel in Berg for the night.
Already the next morning, when the delivery reached the barracks, it became clear that some of the ammunition was missing.
After examining the delivery list, it was assured that approximately 10,000 rounds of live ammunition for pistols and 9,900 rounds of training ammunition for assault rifles had been taken. mirror Informed.
The Ministry of Defense told the magazine that: “We take theft very seriously – this type of ammunition should not fall into the wrong hands.”
Who is to blame for the stolen ammunition?
The ministry blamed the delivery drivers, saying they had taken a spontaneous decision to make the unplanned stop.
As per the contract between the ministry and the delivery companies, it is their responsibility to ensure that the cargo is safe. For this reason, there are usually two drivers so that one can keep an eye on the vehicle during a stop.
The Bundeswehr is now investigating with the help of local police who may be behind the theft.
mirror The perception in Bundeswehr circles is that this was not a random robbery, but rather that the criminals were observing the vehicle and took the opportunity when the driver stopped, the report said.
There have been several cases of missing ammunition in Saxony-Anhalt. Over the past few months, police ammunition has gone missing in the towns of Bernburg and Eisleben.
Edited by: Elisabeth Schumacher