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by raverbashing 2502 days ago
This phrase probably uses the verb kontrollieren, which means check/control/examine

It's not about petty bureaucrats and trivial infractions, it usually is referring to someone getting checked on the subway for tickets - and sometimes not having the proper ticket (or maaaaaybe being asked for id due to anti-social behaviour)

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Or being one of those "brown" Germans
Are you talking from experience?

On the u-bahn everybody is checked. As for anti-social behaviour, it's usually the ones with certain clothing, possibly depicting some symbols or personal appearance that are often targeted.