New Year's Eve in Berlin: Chaos through ball bombs and 400 arrests!

New Year's Eve in Berlin: Chaos through ball bombs and 400 arrests!

The Senate of Berlin will deal with the events during New Year's Eve next Tuesday at 10 a.m. The night was characterized by numerous incidents in which people were injured by the use of illegal firecrackers, especially spherical bombs. These special fireworks are not approved for general use in Germany due to their high explosion.

In Schöneberg there was considerable damage to house facades and cars; More than three dozen apartments became uninhabitable. The police reported a total of at least 400 arrests and several dozen injured emergency services on New Year. Around 4,000 police officers were in action who, together 1,453, registered typical crimes for New Year's Eve. 670 of the recorded suspects were recorded, with 17 police officers suffered of injuries, eight of which were due to the use of pyrotechnics.

discussion about ban on firecrackers

The incidents have triggered a broad discussion about a general ban on firecrackers in Germany. Interior Senator Iris Spranger has clearly spoken out for such a ban, but with exceptions to certain defined places, so -called pyro license zones. Berlin's Government Mayor Kai Wegner, on the other hand, expressed doubts about the implementation of a full fireplace ban.

The problem around ball bombs and their dangers is not new. As ZDF reported, these pyrotechnic products are subject to strict legal provisions in Germany. They fall under the explosive law of category F4 (large fireworks) and their use is only permitted by experts with the appropriate permission. The acquisition and commitment by private individuals are prohibited and they are not available on free trade. The improper use or technical defects can also lead to serious injuries or fatal accidents.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien