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Berlin's knife ban: 80 dangerous items seized in the first month!
In the first month of the gun and knife ban on Berlin's public transport, 80 dangerous items were confiscated to increase security.
Berlin's knife ban: 80 dangerous items seized in the first month!
In the first month of the new Berlin ban on weapons and knives Around 80 dangerous items were seized on buses and trains. This includes 53 knives and two firearms (as of August 11). In addition, other prohibited dangerous items were discovered in 27 cases. The general ban, which came into force on July 17th, applies to all train stations as well as buses and trains.
Berlin's transport senator, Ute Bonde, sees this ban as an important step towards improving safety in local public transport. In collaboration with the police, the Senate aims to reduce violent crime on transport. Police officers are now authorized to carry out checks without specific suspicion.
Control record and safety measures
A total of 5,189 checks were carried out between July 17 and August 11, but they did not reveal any particular abnormalities. Berlin's Interior Senator Iris Spranger (SPD) is also calling for a Germany-wide ban on weapons and knives in local public transport. The existing ban covers not only knives, but also blank guns, irritants and signal weapons.
A particular focus is on knives that are particularly popular with young men, such as folding knives and switchblades. The regulation applies to all means of transport and local public transport facilities, including station buildings, platforms and entrances. There are exceptions for certain professional groups such as police, firefighters, chefs and restaurateurs, who are allowed to carry knives to carry out their work. Newly purchased and packaged knives may also be transported.
Outlook and social discussion
The introduction of this ban has sparked a social discussion about safety in public spaces. There are different opinions among the population about the measures. While some citizens welcome the ban as a necessary step to ensure security, others see it as an infringement on personal freedoms.
How the ban will affect actual violent crime remains to be seen. However, the Senate and the police are pursuing the goal of sending clear signals and creating a safe transport system in which citizens can move around without fear.