Two Mercedes explode in Hamburg: gang war escalates!

Two Mercedes explode in Hamburg: gang war escalates!

Sunday night, 3:25 a.m.: A loud bang shakes the quiet residential area on Hermine-Albers-Straße in the Jenfeld district of Hamburg. Two Mercedes burst into flames and were completely destroyed. Parts of the vehicles are even thrown up to 30 meters through the air. Loud Picture A parked VW Polo and the surrounding area were also affected by the incident, but without suffering any serious damage.

The police responded immediately and cordoned off the area around the crime scene. Specialists from the State Criminal Police Office have taken over the investigation and there is strong suspicion of an explosive attack. What is particularly interesting is that the license plate of one of the demolished cars does not belong to the vehicle, but to a Seat. This raises questions about the possible background to the crime. It is currently unclear whether these explosions are related to the recent violence.

Gang crime and recent acts of violence

In recent weeks, Hamburg has experienced a worrying increase in violence and crime. In May there were several shootings and even a bomb attack on a car, which is now being investigated by the Hamburg Public Prosecutor's Office. A press release dated April 25, 2023 reported on planned attacks and aiding and abetting them. Two brothers, 28 and 24 years old, Syrian nationals, are suspected of being involved in planning a terrorist attack in which a self-made explosive belt was to be used. This information comes out loud BKA.

In addition, the police crime statistics show that an increase in crimes of 10.9% to 234,241 cases was recorded in Hamburg in 2023. The increases in violent crime and control offenses are particularly worrying. The numbers are particularly high in the St. Georg and St. Pauli districts, with a 10.7% increase in violent crime and a record high in cases against organized drug crime. This raises questions about the general security situation in Hamburg, as statistics show: Despite population growth, there are fewer crimes per 100,000 inhabitants than in recent years.

Historical context and current security situation

The crime scene in Jenfeld has an interesting history. The area used to house the Lettow-Vorbeck barracks of the Bundeswehr and was used as a backdrop in the ZDF series “The Rescue Pilots” between 1997 and 2007. Today, residents use the space as a parking lot, but the explosion has thrown a shocking spotlight on the security situation in the area.

With the current situation and the numerous investigations, it is clear that there is a lot of educational work to be done in Hamburg. A stable decline in violent crime still seems to be a distant goal, and people in Hamburg are hoping that the incidents will be resolved quickly so that they can feel safer again. Police have achieved clearance rates that have increased to 48.2%, the highest level since 1997, which remains a bright spot despite all the challenges.