Building market - Police: Solution substance for irritating smell
After the evacuation of a home improvement store in Poßneck due to a bitter smell, the police are now investigating an environmental crime and bodily harm. The laboratory analysis revealed that a solvent caused the complaints, as the police reported. This was discovered in the outdoor area of the market. A corresponding criminal complaint was taken.
On Tuesday, several people came to the hospital due to circulatory and respiratory complaints. Seven women between 17 and 53 years old were affected. The store was then evacuated, as well as two adjacent markets. They were allowed to reopen again on Thursday.
The environmental crime under investigation in Poßneck's building market is linked to the use of harmful solvents, as indicated by the police. The scent that triggered the emergency evacuation of the home improvement store might be a clue to this crime. Despite the reopening of the market on Thursday, the potential risk of further bodily harm warrants continued vigilance. The criminality involving hazardous substances in Thuringia's building market needs to be addressed to ensure public safety.
