Stolen Clarinets Worth €65,000 Recovered at German Border Check

A 42-year-old suspect, already known for theft-related offenses, was apprehended with burglary tools and high-value musical instruments stolen in Amsterdam.

• German Federal Police intercepted a 42-year-old man on March 18, 2025, during a routine border check on the Autobahn 52 near the Netherlands.
• The suspect was found with 15 stolen clarinets valued at €65,000, burglary tools, and a balaclava in his vehicle.
• The clarinets were traced to a French manufacturer and confirmed to have been stolen during a burglary in Amsterdam earlier that week.
• Authorities confirmed that the suspect, already known for theft-related offenses and under a driving ban, could not provide proof of ownership for the instruments.
• The suspect was handed over to Dutch authorities on March 19, 2025, as investigations into his potential connections to broader theft networks continue.

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