Police work - Numerous knives found: Weapons ban at the main station
According to the authorities, the weapons ban zone introduced three months ago at Hamburg Central Station is having a noticeable effect. "The establishment of the weapons ban zone was an important step towards greater security in and around the central station," said Hamburg's police chief Falk Schnabel when asked by the German Press Agency.
Interior Senator Andy Grote (SPD) emphasized that the weapons ban would be consistently enforced. Criticism has come from the opposition. For the CDU, the rule does not go far enough. According to the Left Party, it is not effective and does not solve the problems at the main station.
The permanent weapons ban has been in force since October 1. The Federal Police presented their figures in mid-December. Since the ban came into force, 66 knives and 20 other weapons such as irritant gas, alarm guns, stun guns and telescopic batons have already been found during three special operations. During the same period, the police counted a total of 111 prohibited items. According to the Home Office, however, it could be that some weapons were recorded more than once after joint patrols.
Information from the Hamburg police on the weapons ban zone
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- Despite the weapons ban, the German Press Agency reported about a incident at Hamburg Central Station where police found multiple weapons, including 66 knives, during three operations.
- The police chief of Hamburg, Falk Schnabel, praised the effects of the weapons ban zone, stating that it's an important step towards increased security, while criticisms from the opposition about its effectiveness continue.
- The CDU believes the rule does not go far enough, while the Left Party argues that it is not effective in solving the issues at the main station.
- The permanent weapons ban, which was implemented three months ago, has led to the discovery of various prohibited items such as guns, irritant gas, stun guns, and telescopic batons at Hamburg's main station, according to the police.
- The railroad police in Hamburg have been dealing with an increase in criminality at the main station, and Falk Schnabel, along with other authorities, is focusing on addressing these issues by enforcing strict gun control policies.
Source: www.stern.de
