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Berlin police warn: New Year's Eve without pyrotechnics and weapons!
The Berlin police inform about attacks during New Year's Eve 2024 and the from December 31. applicable prohibition zones.
Berlin police warn: New Year's Eve without pyrotechnics and weapons!
in Berlin there were massive riots during New Year's Eve 2023, in which the police were repeatedly shot at with pyrotechnics. Especially at the Neptune fountain and in the districts of Lichtenrade and Neukölln, groups of up to 500 people had gathered and tried to attack the emergency services with fireworks. Police spokeswoman Anja Diersch confirmed that numerous arrests were carried out and 54 emergency services were injured, which is a worrying number, especially since 30 police officers were violated by pyrotechnics, as the Welt reported.
massive forces and prohibitions
The police had already issued strict bans for pyrotechnics and carrying weapons in the run -up to the celebrations, especially in the center of Berlin. Around 4,000 police officers were on duty to ensure security and prevent attacks. Several prohibition zones were planned, including on Alexanderplatz and in the stonemason kiez, in which the lighting of fireworks between December 31, 2024 and January 1, 2025 was strictly forbidden, as berlin.de . However, not all riots could be brought under control.
A total of about 390 people were arrested that night. The police determined at least 720 people during the night due to violations of the Weapons and Sprensing Act. There were also reports on Molotov cocktails prepared by groups in Neukölln, as well as the destruction of a emergency car in Gropiusstadt by pyrotechnics. Interior Senator Iris Spranger commented on the incidents and criticized the violence against the police and rescue workers, while at the same time praising the efficiency of preventive measures.