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Vienna Police Crack Down Hard on Halloween

Zu Halloween ist die Wiener Polizei verstärkt im Einsatz.
Zu Halloween ist die Wiener Polizei verstärkt im Einsatz. ©APA/HELMUT FOHRINGER
The Vienna police announce increased controls for Halloween. The focus on October 31st will include the control of pyrotechnics as well as maintaining peace and order throughout the city area.

The Vienna State Police Directorate is preparing with enhanced measures for the upcoming Halloween night 2025 to prevent disturbances in public spaces. In particular, the unauthorized purchase and use of fireworks and other pyrotechnic items will be controlled.

Increased Police Presence in Vienna for Halloween

Additionally, the executive reminds that seemingly harmless Halloween pranks can be legally relevant. Acts of vandalism such as smearing or defacing houses and vehicles or destroying mailboxes are considered serious offenses, where action will be taken consistently.

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