Two Styrians with 4.5 kilos of illegal pyrotechnics in Freistadt

Two Styrians with 4.5 kilos of illegal pyrotechnics in Freistadt

On December 28, 2024, two young men, a 19-year-old and an 18-year-old from Leoben were stopped by the police near the Czech border in the Freistadt district. In the trunk of their vehicle, the officials found a worrying amount of illegal pyrotechnics and two forbidden weapons. Overall, it was about 4.5 kilograms of pyrotechnic materials in categories F2, F3 and F4. Among other things, these classes include dangerous fireworks that may not be sold or used without special approval, such as double striking missiles and larger fireworks batteries. This reported Meinzirk.at.

The police discovered the forbidden objects during a routine check in the afternoon. While the two perpetrators were sitting in the vehicle, one of the weapons could be assigned to a 17-year-old from the Leoben district, who was not in the car. He already stayed with friends in Freistadt, which also complicated the situation. The police received information about the dangerous materials and weapons that have now been ensured to prevent further danger to the general public.

critical location thus fixed

The ensuring of illegal pyrotechnics and weapons underlines the seriousness of the situation and shows the efficiency of the police in the control of illegal activities. Such actions can represent serious dangers to public security, especially at a time when fireworks are often used. The exact background of this import from the Czech Republic currently remain unclear, but the incident raised many questions about the security guidelines and the fight against the illegal import of pyrotechnics and weapons.