Police Intensify Controls Around Halloween and All Saints' Day

The police will once again carry out intensified control and surveillance actions around Halloween and All Saints' Day, as announced by the Ministry of the Interior. The aim of the operations is to counteract the purchase and import of prohibited pyrotechnic items from neighboring countries - particularly from the Czech Republic - and to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Pyrotechnics Act 2010.

Police announced special operations for Halloween again

According to the Ministry of the Interior, the measures include targeted checks both on the higher-level road network and in public transport and at the regional level. Special attention will be paid to the possession, transfer, and use of pyrotechnics as well as the relevant prohibition regulations. The police will also be conducting increased traffic checks and patrols on Halloween to prevent vandalism and dangerous situations in road traffic.

Special units on standby around All Saints' Day

In addition to the precautions for Halloween, appropriate measures will also be taken for the holidays of All Saints' Day (November 1) and All Souls' Day (November 2). November 2 also marks the anniversary of the Vienna terrorist attack (2020), which is why the police are focusing on increased presence and sensitivity nationwide. To ensure the safety of the population, additional forces and special units will be put on standby.

The Ministry of the Interior urged the public not to purchase or use prohibited or unauthorized pyrotechnics. Such items not only pose a danger to one's own safety but can also have legal consequences. The safety of all citizens is paramount - cautious behavior can prevent accidents and dangerous situations, it was stated.

(APA/Red)

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