Hamburg - Knives and brass knuckles found at the main station despite weapons ban
During an inspection of the weapons ban at Hamburg Central Station lasting several hours on Sunday night, the Federal Police discovered a number of violations. The officers seized six knives, two brass knuckles and a stun gun, according to a police spokesperson. A further 17 criminal charges were filed for drug offenses, insults and suspected unlawful presence. Three people were arrested, two of whom were the subject of arrest warrants. The Federal Police issued 96 bans on staying and bans from the premises. Around 100 officers were involved in the nine-hour operation. According to the information provided, they checked 315 people.
Since October 1, weapons of all kinds have been banned at Hamburg Central Station and the neighboring central bus station. In addition to firearms, the ban also includes knives with a blade length of more than four centimetres as well as knuckledusters or so-called deadly clubs. Violations have already been detected several times during checks.
The head of the operation on Sunday night, Jan Müller, was pleased with the reaction of numerous travelers. They had contacted the federal police officers on site and thanked them for their efforts. The checks and the seizure of the weapons had made Hamburg Central Station a little safer in the run-up to Christmas, explained Müller.
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- Despite the ongoing gun ban, incidents of criminality still occur at Hamburg's main station, such as the discovery of knives and brass knuckles last Sunday night.
- The Federal Police, along with local police, conducted a nine-hour operation at Hamburg Central Station's main station to ensure compliance with the weapons ban, seizing six knives, two brass knuckles, and a stun gun.
- On Sunday, Hamburg Central Station became a little safer in the run-up to Christmas thanks to the Federal Police's operation, which involved checking 315 individuals and issuing over 96 bans.
- The head of the operation, Jan Müller, praised the cooperation between police and travelers, who thanked the federal officers for their efforts to reduce criminality and maintain safety in the busy station.
- In response to the weapons ban, the frequent detection of violations has led to new measures in traffic management around Hamburg Central Station, aiming to further protect passengers and ensure a safe environment.
Source: www.stern.de
