Investigations revealed that tens of thousands of rounds were unaccounted for, sparking fears that military-grade hardware had fallen into the hands of far-right extremist networks .
While Kreitmayr claimed his priority was safely securing the weapons, prosecutors argued the amnesty obstructed criminal investigations by allowing potential thieves to avoid detection. Consequences and Reforms Germany's special forces look the other way - DW News
In 2020, then-commander Brigadegeneral Markus Kreitmayr authorized a period where soldiers could anonymously return ammunition to collection boxes.
