New Year's Eve - Munich police deployed to hundreds of operations
The police in Munich were called out on hundreds of missions on New Year's Eve. According to an initial assessment in the morning, the police were called out to more than 490 incidents, as a spokesperson announced on Monday.
According to the information, this included more than 25 fires, 70 operations due to pyrotechnics, 20 disturbances of the peace and 15 assault offenses.
Most people gathered on New Year's Eve on Marienplatz in front of the town hall. At times, the police counted up to 10,000 people there to welcome in the New Year. As there was a complete ban on fireworks in this area from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. due to a general decree issued by the state capital, the police confiscated fireworks in numerous cases.
The loud bangs and fireworks on New Year's Eve are always a particular challenge for animals. The Munich police station therefore received around ten calls from animal owners on New Year's Eve because dogs had been startled by fireworks and had run away.
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- Despite the ban on fireworks, several smaller fires broke out in various parts of Upper Bavaria on New Year's Eve, requiring the attendance of the local fire departments and the Munich police.
- On New Year's Eve, New Year's celebrations in Munich included not only festivities but also emergency situations, including numerous fire incidents and disturbed peace reports.
- As the turn of the year approached, the Bavarian police prepared for potential emergencies, with Munich police being ready to handle hundreds of missions on New Year's Eve, including managing fires and preparing for New Year's Eve celebrations in Marienplatz.
- In addition to the 25 reported fires, Munich police also dealt with numerous calls related to dogs being frightened by the fireworks on New Year's Eve, making it an extraordinary night for the city's animal services and emergency units.
- Before the New Year's Eve celebrations, the Munich police launched a public awareness campaign, advising dog owners to keep their pets secure and calm from potential distress caused by the loud noises and bright lights associated with the festivities, aiming to minimize the number of emergency calls related to pets on such occasions.
Source: www.stern.de
