Security - CDU calls for more video surveillance at Christmas markets
According to the CDU parliamentary group in the state parliament of Lower Saxony, security at Christmas markets could be increased by expanding video surveillance. "Effective video surveillance not only serves to prevent attacks, but also to identify perpetrators of crimes more quickly," said CDU interior politician André Bock in a statement published on Monday. The parliamentary group also called for a legal basis for the use of drones at Christmas markets.
A 20-year-old Iraqi was arrested in Helmstedt on November 21. According to the State Criminal Police Office of Lower Saxony, the police had evidence that the man was planning a serious act of violence. He was allegedly planning to attack visitors to a Christmas market. The police in Lower Saxony are investigating him on suspicion of a planned terrorist attack.
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- The CDU in Hanover advocated for enhancing video surveillance at Christmas markets to bolster internal security, citing its effectiveness in preventing attacks and aiding swift identification of criminal perpetrators.
- The incident in Helmstedt underscores the need for these measures, as a 20-year-old man, suspected of planning a terrorist attack on a Christmas market, was apprehended by Lower Saxony police.
- In line with this approach, the CDU parliamentary group has proposed establishing a legal basis for the use of drones at Christmas markets, believing they can contribute significantly to maintaining public safety.
- As numerous Christmas markets ensue across Lower Saxony, including those in Hanover, efforts to ensure the well-being of visitors and local residents will remain a high priority for internal security agencies and political parties like the CDU.
Source: www.stern.de
