Vienna-Liesing: 85-year-old hoard over 200 firearms in his apartment

In a troubling incident in Vienna-Liesing, the police discovered an amazing weapon camp on Wednesday afternoon. In an 85-year-old man, more than 200 firearms were found after a mobile care team arrived for a routine visit to him. The incident became alarming when the older gentleman surprisingly grabbed a knife, which prompted the nursing staff to act quickly.

The nurses fled the house in a fluence and chose the emergency call around 1.30 p.m. to inform the authorities. The fact that such a contingent of weapons was discovered in a private household arouses concern about security and dealing with dangerous goods in society. The State Police Directorate then initiated investigations and examines the background of the incident.

Investigations according to alarming incident

The police secured the weapons and started with a comprehensive examination. It remains unclear how the man could have so many firearms and whether he had a license or approval for it. Such finds give the reason to worry about the illegal gun ownership and the associated risks.

The authorities have increasingly taken measures against gun ownership in recent years, especially in urban areas, where such situations can result in dangerous consequences. The investigation is underway and the police ask any witnesses to report. The company faces the challenge of preventing such incidents and raising awareness of the risks.

As reported, drawn , which could result in further legal steps against the man. While the case caused a sensation, the exact motivation and the procedure of the older gentleman is still unclear. The police are planning to speak to the man as soon as it allow the circumstances to get light into the dark.