Karner announces determined fight against youth crime!
Karner announces determined fight against youth crime!
Austria's Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has once again confirmed the unable to pressure against youth crime. Current statistics show that since new measures came into force, 187 weapons, including 131 knives, have been pulled out of traffic. Karner described this balance as the reason for "pride" and emphasized the need to maintain the control pressure and the focus campaigns in order to increase security. A central point of his strategy is the expectation of a long -term reduction in youth crime, which is also to be supported by the planned restriction of family reunification.
A special operational group was founded in March of last year in action against youth crime, which is led by the Federal Criminal Police Office and the State Criminal Police Office. So far, 2,470 minors have been reported, 147 of whom were arrested. These figures could indicate a dangerous situation, since the number of suspects between the ages of 14 and 21 in Austria has dropped by about five percent, but an increase of nine percent was recorded in Vienna. The current development raises questions that may continue to employ.
acute incidents in Vienna
The last incidents in Vienna are particularly worrying, where on June 16, three people had to be taken care of after a knife attack on the Reumannplatz. In a further incident in early June, a 33-year-old Syrian was slightly injured in a prohibition of weapons. In addition, another Syrian is suspected of receiving a belly stitch in May. The police have now identified five suspect Syrians who were involved in the knife attack. These young suspects are between 16 and 24 years old, and the case now lies with the public prosecutor, which significantly underlines the urgency of further measures.The problems related to youth crime are part of a more comprehensive topic in Austria, where the crime rate has reached a high since 2016. A total of around 528,000 crimes were reported, with over a third of these crimes in Vienna. The increase in thefts and drug crime is particularly alarming. In 2023 alone, around 35,400 drug offenses were registered, which represents an increase compared to the previous year.
social perspectives
Society also reacts to the challenges of security. A survey has shown that 70% of Austrians believe that immigrants tighten crime problems. This underlines an increased distrust of structural developments. At the same time, another survey stated that 77% of the population trust the police, a number that is important for the security situation in the country.
The fight against youth crime is considered urgent, especially in view of the current events and statistical developments. While the authorities are continuously looking for solutions, it remains to be seen how sustainable the measures by Interior Minister Karner will work in practice. Further information on these developments can be found in the reports from Kleinezeitung.at, krone.at://www.kronen.at/3843061) [statista.com.
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