Security is going on: Fulda invests in Christmas market protection measures

Security is going on: Fulda invests in Christmas market protection measures

The city of Fulda invests vigorously in the safety of your Christmas market! In view of the global security situation, which is characterized by the Islamist terrorist attack from 2016 and the current conflicts in the Middle East, special measures are taken this year. A low six -digit amount flows into the safety precautions to protect visitors and ensure a safe festival.

The security measures include an increased police presence and strict weapon ban zones. "Knife and other dangerous objects have lost nothing in our city centers and events," emphasizes Interior Minister Roman Poseck (CDU). Messers are also prohibited at the Christmas market in Fulda, and the city has already installed terrorist barriers to minimize potential dangers. "We constantly adapt our security concepts to the current situation," explains Johannes Heller, press spokesman for the city. Accessors and speed reductions should also protect pedestrians.

Additional security measures and cannabis ban

The security authorities currently have no specific references to dangers to Christmas markets, but the handling of threatening locations will be part of the security concept. In addition, Interior Minister Poseck pleads for a general cannabis ban on Christmas markets in order to prevent drugs. "Cannabis smell, hash cookies and joints do not belong to the Christmas market," he says. The city of Fulda is currently examining whether a general order for the Christmas market can be issued to enforce this ban.

The operators of the Christmas market are optimistic. "Everything that serves security is correct," says Lisa Aulich from the Aulich team, which is involved in the market. The safety precautions are comprehensive and the stands are designed so that they meet the security requirements. The Christmas market in Fulda not only promises security, but also a new attraction: an ice rink on the "Karl from the roof", which will be ready on time for the opening on November 29th.