Cologne - A nondescript facade in Pulheim, garage charm. In the window a name tag: Juergen K., Graphic Design. Nothing indicates that we prepare in this small, dilapidated building one of the world's largest counterfeiter deal was.
But appearances are deceptive: In his studio to Jürgen K. (64), who had been in Cologne as the Warhol impersonator to have a name, honing their plates.
He and his accomplice then left the dollar in nominal value of 16 million print, which were found during raids. These investigators were also plates for euro notes into their hands.
K., who sits with two suspects in custody, was apparently the BKA investigators were surprised. "This was the right action. To 13 clock suddenly popped a BMW around the corner, took the bus from the front driveway sealed. A Sondereinsatzkommado.
At least 20 men, all armed to the teeth in, "says a witness of the mission. "Mr. K. was not that open the door. Then everything happened very quickly - and they had him thrown out on the floor, kneeling on him. "
Another resident, "We were shocked. These are taken fairly massive, "he says, pointing to an opposite empty building. "From there, they had him under surveillance. We had first thought that would be interested in the house. "
After his arrest, investigators have a Mercedes, an Audi station wagon and made sure to mark Munich. With the morning came a woman.
"Mr K. has warmly welcomed them," said a witness. Whether it is an accomplice of the gang of money counterfeiters, a gallery owner or girlfriend, is still unclear.
