Violence alarm: Strict ban at S-Bahn train stations in Berlin!

Violence alarm: Strict ban at S-Bahn train stations in Berlin!

In recent years, the federal police have determined a worrying increase in violence at train stations of the S-Bahn Berlin. Due to this development, a strict ban was imposed for passengers who want to go to these train stations. The aim of these measures is to increase the safety of travelers and security personnel and prevent violent conflicts.

The driving ban for dangerous objects that comes into force from October 7 to November 3, applies daily from 2 p.m. to 4 a.m. and affects the train stations Alexanderplatz, Gesundbrunnen, Warschauer Strasse and Ostkreuz. Among other things, the forbidden objects contain irritation gas, knife and other potentially dangerous impact instruments.

background to the measure

The police report that the number of violent offenses on rail systems have been at a high level for years. For this reason, the Federal Police Directorate has decided to take this preventive measure and warns the passengers to waive these objects if they enter the stations mentioned.

The federal police will actively monitor compliance with this ban. In the event of violations, not only the forbidden of the forbidden objects, but also the determination of a penalty payment. It is a preventive measure to ensure the security of all travelers and prevent violent arguments from being

This initiative is not the first of its kind. Last year, similar restrictions were introduced during the European UEFA Championship, which prohibited the carrying of weapons and knives on certain days at stations such as the S-Bahn station Tiergarten and Friedrichstrasse. The focus was on public security to secure a non -violent atmosphere during the tournament.

For more information about the current security measures at the S-Bahn stations in Berlin and details on previous comparable security arrangements, See the report on www.berlin-live.de .