Ore Mountains district - Speed camera in Elterlein blown up with pyrotechnics
Unknown perpetrators have blown up a speed camera in Elterlein in the Ore Mountains, causing extensive material damage. According to the police, the stationary speed measuring system was damaged to the tune of around 65,000 euros. The crime took place on Thursday night. The remains of an unauthorized firecracker were found next to the damaged device. The police are now investigating for causing an explosion of explosives.
Police statement
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- The incident in the Ore Mountains district has sparked concerns about increasing criminality in the area, as another act of vandalism involved the destruction of a speed camera.
- The investigation into the explosion in Elterlein also includes examining if there's any connection to the recent surge in pyrotechnics misuse in the nearby Saxony districts.
- The local traffic authorities are alarmed; they fear that such damaging acts may disrupt regular traffic flow and cause unplanned congestion in the scenic Ore Mountains.
- The Elterlein incident is a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges the district faces in maintaining law and order, especially with respect to the safety and security of its citizens and infrastructure, like the iconic Ore Mountains.
Source: www.stern.de
