The highest alarm level: Federal Police impose weapons ban in train stations!

The highest alarm level: Federal Police impose weapons ban in train stations!

This week, from October 11th to 14th, the federal police will carry out strict checks in Gelsenkirchen Gelsenkirchen in the main train station in Dortmund and from October 12th to 13th. These measures were taken to introduce a driving ban for dangerous objects that apply in both train stations for the coming days. If you do not stick to this ban, you have to expect consequences that can be a disposal to a ban on a train station to a penalty payment of up to 200 euros.

The decision to introduce these controls was made according to a number of incidents in which dangerous objects, especially knives, were found at the train station. The federal police report that despite existing security measures in the past few months, no significant decline in the number of violent offenses that are connected to such objects could be observed. This situation is particularly worrying, since the use of knives often leads to severe, if not fatal injuries.

concrete measures and regulations

The driving ban affects a variety of weapons, including firing, cutting, shock and stab weapons as well as all types of knives. The general decree will come into force at Dortmund Central Station from October 11th at 1:00 p.m. and will apply until October 14th at 6:00 a.m. In Gelsenkirchen's main station, the ban will be effective on October 12th at 1:00 p.m. and ends on October 13th at 6:00 a.m. The regulations apply to all persons who are in the respective areas of the train station or enter them, with the exception of the subway and light rail areas. Posters will point out the upcoming prohibition zone in the train stations.

The federal police have secured several dangerous objects in the past. For example, a 22-year-old was relieved of a knife, while a 54-year-old drew attention to himself with a "Tactical Knife". Such incidents illustrate the need for measures to increase security in these heavily frequented traffic hubs in the Ruhr area. The authorities emphasize that the risk of conflicts and acts of violence increases, particularly under the influence of alcohol and drugs, which are often fought with dangerous objects.

In order to ensure the safety of travelers, the federal police will carry out stricter controls in the affected train stations during the duration of the prohibition ban. Walkers and travelers have to expect to be checked and should adjust to the controls accordingly. Although the measures may seem uncomfortable, the police see this as a necessary step to increase the safety of all guests and travelers.

Further information about the exact provisions and possible exceptions from the ban can be found in the general order attached as a PDF, which is also accessible on the Federal Police website. The current situation and specific information on incidents also contain press releases in which divided examples are documented for the danger that comes from these objects. This procedure was considered a survival measure in order to achieve a decline in weapons in the train stations and at the same time protect the security of the citizens.

In the light of these developments, it remains to be seen how effective the security measures of the federal police will be in this short period of time, especially in view of the fact that both Dortmund Central Station and Gelsenkirchen are frequented every day by a large number of travelers. The police will not only insist on the ban, but also make sure that travelers have a safe environment, which has been repeatedly questioned in recent months.