Police searched Red Devils in Neumünster: banned insignia secured!

Police searched Red Devils in Neumünster: banned insignia secured!

Gutenbergstraße, 24534 Neumünster, Deutschland - In Neumünster there was a surprising police operation on Wednesday evening in the club home of the rocker club "Red Devils" MC. The officials of the Schleswig-Holstein State Criminal Police Office, supported by the Kiel public prosecutor, searched the building, which is located in the industrial area on Gutenbergstrasse. During the search, forbidden symbols and license plates were ensured, among other things, which are connected to the club.

The search took place during a club meeting of the club members, but is said to have expired peacefully. According to Carola Jeschke, a spokeswoman for the LKA Schleswig-Holstein, it was a measure to educate suspicious activities, especially as part of the so-called cowl ban. This law, which has been in effect since 2012, prohibits the public presentation of symbols or insignia associated with certain rocker groups.

background of the cowl ban

The ban, which was decided in response to the long history of violence and crime within the rocker scene in Germany, was introduced in particular after the "Hells Angels" in Cologne. At that time, not only the main club was dissolved, but also supporters such as the "Red Devils" were included in the legal regulations. Jeschke explained that the wearing of such insignia not only violates the association law on a public framework, but is also pursued as a crime. The possible sentence can be up to one year of imprisonment.

The zero tolerance strategy, which was implemented more than ten years ago, aims to effectively combat rocker crime. This strategy was introduced after there was a real rock war between hostile clubs in Schleswig-Holstein, characterized by violent acts and criminal activities. In order to stop this hustle and bustle, a special police unit, the "Soko Rocker", was founded and strict laws were found.

Current situation of the rocker scene

According to the State Criminal Police Office, the rocker scene in Schleswig-Holstein is currently largely quiet. Jeschke stated that there are currently no significant problems or striking developments that indicate criminal networks. The few incidents that have existed lately are often seen as personal conflicts or individual files by members.

In recent years, the consistent persecution of rocker crime has increasingly shown results. At the raid in Neumünster, 85 visitors to the club were checked, and criminal charges were reimbursed against three people. This shows how seriously the authorities take and how actively they react to keep dangerous groups under control.

The situation is an example of how the authorities in Schleswig-Holstein persistently act against rocker crime. It remains to be seen how these topics will continue to develop, but the previous measures seem to have at least a short -term effect.

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