Green discoloration in the old Rhine: Who is behind St. Patrick's Day Streich?

Green discoloration in the old Rhine: Who is behind St. Patrick's Day Streich?

in the old Rhine near Höchst at Höchst was noticed today a striking green discoloration of the water, which also affected the fountain in the roundabout L202/L40. According to Vol.at , the police alerted the emergency services, including the police and experts from the environmental authorities, to examine the cause of the discoloration. A representative of the environmental organs (UKO) took water samples, and initial tests showed that it is uranium, a substance that is harmless to humans and nature and is often used for leaking as well as water marking.

The investigation has shown that someone deliberately initiated this dye into the river. The exact reason and those responsible for this are currently unknown. However, the police suspect that it may be an action on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day because the discoloration fits in time. Since the dye disintegrates under sunlight within a few days, there are no long -term environmental damage to be feared. In the future, the police will determine whether there may be an administrative violation.

forensic analyzes and laboratory techniques

In parallel to the investigation in Höchst, the laboratories of the North Rhine-Westphalia police are active. Highly qualified organic-technical and chemical-technical assistants work there who deal with the analysis of narcotics and biochemical traces. According to information on police.nrw , laboratory employees use the latest analysis techniques such as chromatographic and spectroscopic methods. This is crucial for the safe clarification of crimes.

In addition, the laboratory supports outdoor inserts, secures and analyzes traces such as blood or tissue patterns with modern methods. The forensic work is important to secure evidence and to clarify criminal issues that may also be able to play a role in the highest investigation.