Thousands of firecrackers smuggled into Germany

Turn of the year - Thousands of firecrackers smuggled into Germany

Over 2000 firecrackers that were to be smuggled from the Czech Republic to Germany were confiscated by officers on Thursday alone. Police reported men between the ages of 16 and 35 in a total of 15 cases, officials said on Friday. The men are now being investigated for violations of the Explosives Act. Some of those reported also drove across the border near Waidhaus (district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab) with brass knuckles, batons and other weapons that are illegal in Germany. For weeks, the police have been warning against importing rockets and firecrackers from the Czech Republic. They can injure people and are generally not permitted in Germany.

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1. Despite the warnings from the police in Upper Palatinate, Germany, some men continued to smuggle firecrackers from the Czech Republic, endangering public safety.
2. The Upper Palatinate Police Department, based in Bavaria, Germany, is investigating 15 cases of men crossing the border near Waidhaus with illegal weapons, including firecrackers, from the Czech Republic.
3. The confiscation of over 2000 firecrackers smuggled from the Czech Republic to Germany is a sign of the increasing criminality at the Turn of the year, authorities warn.
4. The illegal importation and use of firecrackers in Germany exceeds the 'needs' of celebration, and poses a significant risk to both people and property.
5. Neustadt an der Waldnaab, a district in Upper Palatinate, Germany, has become a hub for illegal activities related to firecrackers and other explosives, leading to concerns about public safety.
6. The Turn of the year in Germany is marked by an influx of firecrackers, often smuggled from neighboring countries like the Czech Republic, which are banned due to their dangerous nature and potential for causing injuries.

Source: www.stern.de