Police are preparing for a safe New Year's Eve in Vienna: drones in action!

Police are preparing for a safe New Year's Eve in Vienna: drones in action!

Wien, Österreich - On December 30th, security is very important in Austria, because Most police forces attract New Year's Eve and New Year. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) made it clear in a press conference that, despite a persistently high risk situation, no concrete threats are currently known. The teachings from past incidents, such as the attack in Magdeburg, flow into the security precautions. The police will take “robust” against potential dangers and rioters, with the focus also on illegal fireworks. Also the focus of the security measures in the Vienna New Year's Path, supported by various state police and special emergency services, which use the latest techniques such as drones to ensure security, the Volksblatt .

preparations at the highest security levels

Current security measures are not only limited to New Year's Eve. The federal police have already increased its presence in Advent with reinforced stripes in the shopping streets and Christmas markets. Karner emphasizes the focus on the prevention of extremist crime. Despite the increased threat situation, which has existed since October 2023, there are currently no specific references to dangers in the events in Austria, as from the information of the The police are constantly observing the situation of Islamist terrorism and extremism, which also affects the security preparations at the turn of the year. Interior Minister Karner encourages the population to stay vigilant and pay attention to personal items at events in order to prevent theft and distraction tricks. It is recommended to wear valuables closely on the body and only carry the necessary cash. The measures, including the use of badly armed units, show the serious endeavor to ensure a safe New Year's evening for everyone.