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Federal police strike back: large-scale checks against violence at train stations!
Federal police carried out large-scale checks in Neumünster to combat violent crime, checking over 1,000 people.
Federal police strike back: large-scale checks against violence at train stations!
The federal police carried out extensive checks at train stations in several cities in northern Germany over the weekend. The focus of this campaign was in Neumünster, Kiel, Lübeck, Elmshorn (Pinneberg district) and Rostock, like NDR reported. The aim was to actively combat violent crime and ensure greater safety in rail transport.
Over 1,000 people were checked, many directly on the trains. The officers searched around 800 bags and confiscated a total of 31 dangerous items, including one-hand knives, batons and even pyrotechnics. In addition, 8 criminal proceedings and 13 proceedings for administrative offenses were initiated. Five people were wanted and had arrest warrants.
Nationwide actions to improve security
These controls are part of a nationwide campaign that also... daily news documented. In a large-scale operation, a total of over 11,600 people were checked at several train stations. There were also 40 investigations into violent crimes and 140 proceedings into violations of the Weapons Act. The operations show a clear trend: violent crime in Germany is on the rise, and the police are faced with the challenge of giving the population a feeling of safety.
In fact, the situation has worsened. In 2024, around 217,000 violent crimes were registered, the highest number since 2007. The increase is alarming, especially when you consider that many violent crimes among the impressive statistics often have a significant influence on the population's security fears. This tendency towards violence in society is due, among other things, to economic insecurities and social pressures, emphasizes Statista.
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt described the actions as necessary to strengthen the feeling of security at train stations. Support teams also played a special role in informing travelers in Neumünster about safety precautions. The operation underlines the urgency with which authorities must act to maintain safety in public spaces.
In conclusion, it should be noted that the issue of safety on public transport and at train stations is of greatest interest to citizens. In the future, citizens should not only rely on the police, but also be careful themselves and react immediately to suspicious situations. Together we can create a safe environment.