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Vienna Police Seize Over 1300 Illegal Pyrotechnic Items

Die Polizei stellte über 1300 illegale Pyrotechnikartikel sicher.
Die Polizei stellte über 1300 illegale Pyrotechnikartikel sicher. ©LPD Wien
The Vienna police seized over 130 illegal pyrotechnic items and several prohibited weapons during targeted operations at the end of December, with the suspects being teenagers aged 13 to 16 years.

As part of targeted operations, the Vienna police seized a total of 1340 pyrotechnic items between December 27 and December 28, 2025. The measures were primarily aimed at the import of illegal fireworks within the city area.

Brass knuckles and knives seized

According to the Vienna State Police Directorate, the confiscated items were flash bang sets of category F3 and F4, which are not allowed in Austria. In addition, the officers discovered several prohibited weapons, including a blackjack, a stun gun, a knife, and two brass knuckles.

Teenagers between 13 and 16 years

During the inspections, 14 reports were filed under the Pyrotechnics Act and five reports for violations of the Weapons Act. According to the police, the individuals involved are teenagers aged 13 to 16 years.

The Vienna Rapid Response Unit conducted the inspections. According to the authority, the consistent approach contributed to increasing public safety.

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