Leipzig - Train stopped because of allegedly suspicious person
A regional train was stopped in Leipzig on Tuesday afternoon due to a possible dangerous situation. The Federal Police had been informed by an anonymous caller about a person on the train who was "holding a trigger in his hand", said spokesman Jens Damrau. However, the suspicion of danger was not confirmed.
The train was stopped at the Rückmarsdorf stop. The police arrived with numerous officers and searched the train. Around 120 passengers were also asked about the suspicious person. However, this was unsuccessful, said Damrau. A more detailed description of the person would not be given for tactical reasons.
The train was then able to continue its journey towards Leipzig Central Station. According to Damrau, the Federal Police have started an investigation into the faking of a criminal offense.
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- Despite the incident in Leipzig, the level of criminality on Saxony's railroads remains relatively low, according to recent statistics from the Federal Police.
- Following the stopped train incident, there has been a discussion among safety officials about the potential risk situation of using anonymous tips in such circumstances, as it may cause unnecessary alarm and disruption.
- In a separate case, the Federal Police in Saxony arrested a group of individuals for their involvement in a large-scale traffic crime ring operating near the Leipzig area, leading to a significant decrease in thefts and related criminal activities on the region's railroads.
Source: www.stern.de
