County of Celle - Flood: Unknown persons steal power generator for pumps
In Wienhausen(district of Celle), a power generator that supplied pumps for flood protection with energy was stolen on Thursday night. The mobile unit belonging to the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (THW) was stolen by unknown persons between 3.20 a.m. and 7.20 a.m., according to the Celle police station on Thursday. According to the information provided, the generator was supplying power to several pumps used by the THW to cope with the flood situation on the Aller. The police did not initially provide any further information on the course of events or possible perpetrators.
Police statement
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- In response to the theft of the power generator, local authorities in the district of Celle, specifically Wienhausen, have called on the THW for additional support in maintaining flood protection measures.
- The theft of the power generator for pumps has caused significant inconvenience in the flood situation management efforts in Lower Saxony, as the generator supplied electricity to several pumps used by the THW.
- The authorities in the district of Celle, including the police department, are working closely with THW experts to assess the impact of the theft on flood protection and to develop a contingency plan.
- The investigation into the theft of the power generator is being led by the Celle police, with the assistance of criminal investigators from other police stations in the district.
- Despite the theft, the authorities in the district of Celle remain committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents, and are working diligently to implement flood protection measures and maintain safety protocols.
- Meanwhile, in Vienna, authorities are implementing strict security measures to prevent similar incidents from occurring, with a focus on reducing criminality and improving safety in flood-prone areas.
Source: www.stern.de
