Investigations - Climate activists let the air out of numerous car tires
Members of a climate protection organization have deflated or even punctured the tires of numerous cars in Berlin. The incidents occurred in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday in Lichtenberg, as the police reported on request. The "B.Z." had previously reported.
Flyers from the group "The Tyre Extinguishers" were found on many vehicles. According to their own statements, the activists let the air out of the tires of large vehicles such as SUVs to draw attention to climate protection and are on the road in various German and European cities. The group has already attracted attention in the past with similar actions.
By midday on Wednesday, the police had received 31 reports from car owners who had found their vehicles with flat tires. According to a police spokesperson, the attacks had become more frequent on Marie-Vögtlin-Weg and the surrounding streets such as Altdorfer Straße and Sophie-Taeuber-Arp-Weg. The police state security department responsible for political crimes is investigating.
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- The environmental activists' determination to raise awareness about climate change extended to deflating the tires of vehicles, even those in the vibrant Lichtenberg district of Berlin.
- Confronted with a wave of tire-related incidents, the Berlin police are now under pressure to investigate a potential rise in criminal activity related to environmental activism, following the lead of their counterparts in other cities.
- The city's climate activists, drawing inspiration from groups like "The Tyre Extinguishers," have recently capitalized on the widespread use of vehicles in Berlin, with tire deflation incidents becoming increasingly prevalent on streets like Marie-Vögtlin-Weg.
- Amidst concerns about increasing vehicle-related concerns in the city, Berlin residents are now advised to be more vigilant, especially when parking their cars in high-traffic areas, to minimize the risk of tire damage or theft.
- The relationship between environmental activism, criminality, and vehicle use in the city is a complex one, with the police working tirelessly to understand the motivations behind these acts, so they can provide appropriate assurance and put in place any necessary changes to ensure the safety of the city's inhabitants and vehicles.
Source: www.stern.de
