Security on New Year's Eve: Police are preparing for riots!

Von WOM

New Year's Eve is approaching, and the safety precautions in Austria and Germany are at the highest level. After the devastating attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg, the authorities took decisive measures to ensure security in the metropolitan areas. Hans Wolfgruber, spokesman for the Salzburg state police, emphasizes that knowledge from recent incidents incorporates into the security concepts. "The police have a security concept and will be deployed on New Year's Eve with a sufficient number of civil servants," says Wolfgruber, as reported on orf.at . The dangers from illegal fireworks are particularly worrying, which can always ensure chaos on New Year's Eve. Penalties of up to 3,600 euros threaten the polluters.

intensive preparations in Leipzig

In the meantime, the Leipzig police are preparing for one of the most operational nights of the year in Germany. Police spokeswoman Josephin Sader announces: "We expect rest distances, accidents and attacks." According to Sader, a police helicopter and water cannon could be used to ensure public order. Particular attention is paid to the safety of synagogues. The teachings from the riots five years ago at the Connewitzer Kreuz are present. "The assessment is based on the global political situation and the events in Magdeburg," explains Sader, such as MDR Aktuell

The official measures in both countries show that security is in the top priority. While the first locks are set up in Salzburg to prevent possible attacks with vehicles, numerous standby police officers are ready in Leipzig in order to be able to react to disorders. "Powers can be reordered if necessary so that we are prepared for every conceivable use," said Patrick Martin from the Thuringian State Police Directorate. This shows that despite the festive mood there is a clear strategy to ensure security.

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