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Cobra operation in Zwölfaxing: Dangerous situation quickly defused
In Zwölfaxing, the Cobra brought an explosive operation under control after a person was possibly armed. Fortunately, there was no danger to the residents. Details in the article!
Cobra operation in Zwölfaxing: Dangerous situation quickly defused
This morning an alarming incident occurred in the tranquil Zwölfaxing, a small town in the Bruck an der Leitha district, which required the deployment of the elite Cobra unit. At around 11:30 a.m., the Lower Austria State Police Department was alerted after there were indications of potential self-harm in a residential building. Particularly explosive was the possibility that the person concerned might be armed, which made the operation particularly risky.
The residential area around the house in question was immediately cordoned off to ensure the safety of residents. The Cobra special unit acted with extreme caution and the highest security precautions to control the situation. Thanks to these preventative measures, there was never any immediate danger to the neighborhood.
Elaborate use of the Cobra
The Cobra emergency services worked quickly and efficiently to defuse the tense situation. After a carefully coordinated approach, the situation was calmed down within a short time. Details about the exact processes are currently sparse and a final report is still pending. According to Raimund Schwaigerlehner, press spokesman for the Lower Austria Regional Police Directorate, accommodation of the person concerned is being examined in accordance with the Accommodation Act.
The Accommodation Act (UBG) deals with the regulation of measures to accommodate people who could pose a danger to themselves or others due to mental illness. In the case of practical application, this means that the affected person can be admitted to a psychiatric facility where he or she will be treated with medication and protected from himself or others. The entire process is subject to strict legal requirements and is usually checked and validated by specialists.
It is important for spectators and residents that the police in Lower Austria act quickly and professionally, even in high-risk situations. Thanks to Cobra's expertise, a potentially dangerous situation was resolved calmly and safely. This once again shows the efficiency and commitment of the forces deployed.
For more information about current developments in the region, see the current reporting on www.meinkreis.at.