Man Arrested with Pistol-Like Object in Jyderup

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Jyderup, Northwest Zealand after being spotted with a pistol-like object on Thursday afternoon, according to police. The arrest occurred following a report that someone passed by the man and noticed he was carrying a pistol. The local police confirmed finding a pistol near the spot and are investigating whether it is real. The man, detained on Skarridsøgade near Jyderup Station, is charged with violating firearm laws. Initially, authorities planned to determine if the pistol was real or fake, which would influence their decision for a court hearing or release. By Thursday evening, they concluded that the item was a gas and blank-firing pistol, which cannot fire live ammunition. The arrested individual was expected to be released late Thursday evening.