Munich (dpa / lby) - A 21-year-old is said to have threatened several people with a pistol in a Munich restaurant. The result was a large-scale operation with 17 patrols on Saturday night, the Munich police headquarters announced on Sunday.

No weapon was initially found on the young man. According to the information, a black alarm gun and a filled magazine were then secured on a seat in the old town restaurant after a witness pointed out.

Two witnesses then reported that the 21-year-old threatened them with a gun during an argument. The suspect was unable to produce the gun license required to carry the gun in public. He is now being investigated for an offense under the Weapons Act and for threats and insults.