Police close investigation into deaths of two men found near Dutch-German border

Authorities have concluded their investigation into the deaths of two men whose bodies were found in a cornfield near the German border with the Netherlands in September. The cause of death remains undetermined, and police are unable to confirm whether the men were killed.

The bodies were discovered on Sunday, September 8, by a woman walking her dog near the German town of Epe. The dog had unearthed a boot, which led her to notify the police.

The victims, both from the vicinity of Gdańsk, Poland, were identified as a 25-year-old and a 23-year-old. One of the men had a tattoo of the numbers 1312 on his abdomen, a combination often associated with the acronym ACAB, which stands for "All Cops Are Bastards."

Despite an extensive investigation, German authorities have been unable to determine how the men died. Although there were no clear signs of foul play, police have not ruled out the possibility that the men died elsewhere and their bodies were later dumped in the cornfield.

Both victims were believed to have been in the Netherlands just prior to their deaths, possibly involved in illegal activities. Authorities have found traces of chemicals on their bodies that are typically used in the production of synthetic drugs. Investigators are exploring the possibility that the men may have been linked to the drug trade, which could be related to their deaths.