Illegal firecrackers and weapons smuggled into Germany

Crime - Illegal firecrackers and weapons smuggled into Germany

Numerous illegal firecrackers and weapons have been seized by officers during checks at the German-Czech border. In the district of Cham, a 45-year-old man had attempted to smuggle in around 18 kilograms of fireworks on Tuesday. As the Waldmünchen Federal Police announced on Wednesday, two other men aged 39 and 21 were caught with around three and two kilograms of fireworks respectively.

Officers also discovered prohibited goods in the districts of Neustadt an der Waldnaab and Tirschenreuth further north. They found over 30 kilograms of pyrotechnics in the possession of a 39-year-old man. The police also confiscated brass knuckles, batons, electric impulse devices, switchblades, baton swords and samurai swords, according to a statement issued by the Waidhaus Federal Police on Wednesday.

The federal police repeatedly warn of the danger of illegal firecrackers from the neighboring Czech Republic. "They can lead to serious injuries such as blast trauma, lung damage and burns. In serious cases, there is a risk of losing limbs," said the Waldmünchen Federal Police. The men are now being investigated for violations of the Explosives Act, the Act on the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, the Dangerous Goods Ordinance and the Weapons Act. They face prison sentences of up to three years or fines of several thousand euros.

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1. The seizure of illegal firecrackers and weapons at the German-Czech border is a persistent issue, requiring effective measures from the Federal Police in the Waldmünchen district of Bavaria's Upper Palatinate.
2. As law enforcement continues to combat criminality during the turn of the year, the Waidhaus Federal Police stresses the danger of importing firecrackers from the Czech Republic, warning of potential injuries such as blast trauma, lung damage, and burns.
3. Authorities in Germany have announced that several men have been arrested in the districts of Cham, Neustadt an der Waldnaab, and Tirschenreuth for smuggling fireworks and possessing prohibited weapons like brass knuckles, batons, and samurai swords.
4. During the festive season, such as New Year's Eve, the Men's Coalition against Violence in Bavaria urges the public to prioritize safety and respect the rules regarding firecrackers and weapons, a belief shared by the Federal Police and local authorities.
5. The ongoing crackdown on criminality by the Federal Police has had notable successes in recent times, with a 45-year-old man, a 39-year-old man, and a 21-year-old man facing charges related to the unlawful use of fireworks and weapons in the district of Cham, Germany.
6. In light of the growing concerns about illegal firecrackers and weapons, the government has initiated a series of public awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public and discouraging the use of such items, which could lead to severe consequences under German law.
7. As authorities in the German state of Bavaria strengthen their efforts to combat illegal activities during the festive season, the Federal Police in Waldmünchen continue to closely monitor border areas and call upon the public to cooperate in their efforts to ensure a peaceful and safe turn of the year.

Source: www.stern.de