Suche
Mein Konto
Arrest at the airport: 24-year-old arrested on warrant from Wiesbaden
On August 25, 2025, a 24-year-old woman was arrested at Cologne/Bonn Airport with an arrest warrant for negligent bodily harm.
Arrest at the airport: 24-year-old arrested on warrant from Wiesbaden
On Monday, August 25th, the federal police at Cologne/Bonn Airport made headlines when a 24-year-old woman from Germany was arrested on an arrest warrant. The young woman arrived on a flight from Tangier, Morocco, and during immigration control the federal police discovered an arrest warrant from the Wiesbaden public prosecutor's office against her. This arrest warrant was the result of a final conviction for negligent bodily harm. [ksta.de].
But the woman did not have enough money to pay the sum demanded, which meant that she was sent to the Cologne-Ossendorf correctional facility after the police measures were completed. These actions by the Federal Police are part of their obligation to enforce court decisions and thus ensure public safety. presseportal.de emphasizes that such measures can usually also be carried out during other controls, for example at the airport or through police operations.
Background to arrest warrants
But what exactly is an arrest warrant and how is it issued? Arrest warrants are issued by courts, usually at the request of the public prosecutor, and can have various backgrounds. This includes not serving a prison sentence, not paying a fine on time or revoking probation. According to [sueddeutsche.de]. Baden-Württemberg has around 24,640 open arrest warrants, which represents a decrease compared to the previous year.
The most common offenses that are the basis for arrest warrants for the execution of sentences are theft-like offenses, road traffic offenses and violations of the residence law. The federal police carried out a total of 1,251 arrests during their checks between September 16, 2024 and July 31, 2024. It turns out that the enforcement of court decisions is important not only in large cities, but also at busy intersections such as Cologne-Bonn Airport.
It is important to mention that arrest warrants also expire, depending on the crime in question. Murder, for example, never has a statute of limitations, while other crimes have different time limits depending on the severity of the punishment. These legal frameworks are essential to maintaining trust in the justice system and ensuring that offenses have consequences.
The arrest of the 24-year-old woman in Cologne sheds light on the various aspects of the legal system and the rigorous handling of arrest warrants. The woman now has the option of paying off her debts and being released from prison - a clear reminder to take her legal obligations seriously.