Security strategy for Munich's old botanical garden: bans come!

Security strategy for Munich's old botanical garden: bans come!

Alten Botanischen Garten, 80331 München, Deutschland - The security Situation around the old botanical garden in Munich has recently caused concern. The area around the main station in particular is known as a crime focus, and the authorities have now announced measures to increase the security of citizens. A central element here is a high police presence and increased video surveillance. Special attention also applies to the planned prohibitions of knives, alcohol and cannabis, which are considered important steps to combat drug crime.

The city has already launched its own task force to counter acute security problems in the parks. The old botanical garden has recently been brought into the focus of the media after a tragic incident, in which a 57-year-old was brutally attacked and died. However, the autopsy suggested that the cause of death was not the injuries but a heart attack. Such cases further heat the discussion about the need for more security and controlling measures.

Legal ordinance is prepared

The Bavarian Ministry of the Interior has announced that it will prepare a legal ordinance for the creation of weapons and knife ban zones. These legal requirements should make it possible for the city administration to take measures in close cooperation with the police that counteract the problems related to the old botanical garden and the main train station. Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) plans to present the city council a proposal for a ban on knife and alcohol this year. These bans are part of a more comprehensive security concept, which would have the goal of increasing the attractiveness and security of the area.

In addition, the ban for consumption and possession of cannabis is expected to hinder the activities of drug dealers. According to the police, this could help to massively impair the business model of the dealer, which often act in these areas. Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann (CSU) promised that the security concept will be further developed if necessary in order to always meet the challenges.

The situation in Munich raises important questions and shows how important it is for the authorities to increase the feeling of security of the population through determined action. The measures that are to be taken in the old botanical garden could be seen as a preventive answer to the increasing security concerns of citizens. It remains to be seen what the implementation of these bans will look like in practice and whether they can actually lead to an improvement in security in this part of the city. More details on this topic can be found in a detailed report www.nordbayern.de .