Increased police presence on New Year's Eve: Security is going on!

Increased police presence on New Year's Eve: Security is going on!

Eisenstadt, Österreich - With high operation, Burgenland is preparing for the New Year's Eve celebrations. This evening, the police will be represented with a strong presence across the country to ensure security and order. As Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) explained, the risk situation remains high, even if there are currently no specific indications of security threats. The focus is particularly on the Vienna New Year's Eve path, but the police will also be active in Eisenstadt and other parts of the Burgenland with uniformed and civilian forces. "We have followed the events of the past few weeks and days and react accordingly with reinforced stripes," said police spokesman Helmut Marban. The use is intended to ensure that possible incidents can be reacted to quickly to make the celebrations smoothly, as reported on orf.at

rules and behavioral information on New Year's Eve

In preparation for the turn of the year, the police also emphasized the provisions of the Pyrotechnics Act. In general, the use of pyrotechnics in category F2 (e.g. classic fireworks rockets) in the local area of ​​Eisenstadt is strictly prohibited, since no exceptions were approved by the local authorities. Violations of the law can be punished with fines of up to 10,000 euros or even imprisonment of up to six weeks. In addition, it is strongly recommended to forego fireworks - not only for security reasons, but also for the benefit of humans and animals. A waiver also protects the environment and your own wallet. The police appealed to the citizens to adhere to these rules and to take responsibility, as Regionary.at reports.

The celebrations begin in a climate increased vigilance, with the aim of ensuring a peaceful and safe New Year's Eve. The authorities ask all citizens to follow the instructions and to adapt to the upcoming turn of the year with consideration and reason.