Emergency - Man with knife overpowered at Dresden airport
A man armed with a knife triggered a large-scale operation at Dresden Airport on Saturday morning. The man was in the area of the S-Bahn station and was overpowered there by emergency services, a spokesman for the Federal Police told the German Press Agency on Saturday. No one was injured, he said. The operation had already ended by midday. The spokesman did not provide any further details. The "Dresdner Neueste Nachrichten" had previously reported.
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- Following the incident at Dresden Airport, the Federal Police announced a potential increase in their presence and preparedness for emergencies related to criminality across Saxony.
- The German Press Agency reported on Monday about an emergency situation at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a large-scale deployment of German Federal Police was necessary due to a suspected threat involving a knife.
- Amidst growing concerns about criminality in the region, the Dresden Airport and S-Train services have implemented enhanced security measures, including regular checks and patrols by the Federal Police and local law enforcement agencies.
- In response to the increased instances of criminality in various German cities, airports, and other high-profile transportation hubs, such as Dresden's S-Train and Airport, the Federal Government has announced the allocation of additional resources to the Federal Police for emergency preparedness and response.
- The Federal Police advised passengers traveling via S-Train and Dresden Airport to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities or member of the Federal Police, emphasizing the importance of collective efforts in maintaining public safety during these critical times.
Source: www.stern.de
