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Youth Crime in Focus: Special Operation in Vienna-Favoriten

Bei der Schwerpunktaktion kam es zu zwei Festnahmen.
Bei der Schwerpunktaktion kam es zu zwei Festnahmen. ©APA/FLORIAN WIESER
In the night leading up to Wednesday, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office conducted a large-scale operation focused on youth crime. Two individuals were arrested, and weapons and drugs were seized.

From last night to today, a targeted operation by the State Criminal Police Office to combat youth crime took place. The focus was on several locations in the Innerfavoriten area, including Steinbauerpark and Meidling Station.

The operation was supported by forces from the Meidling City Police Command and the Rapid Response Unit.

Knives and drugs seized during operation

During the checks, a total of 57 identity verifications were carried out. Two individuals had to be arrested. In the weapons prohibition zone of Innerfavoriten, a knife was seized, and an exclusion order for the protection zone around Keplerplatz was issued.

The police also seized cannabis and issued six on-the-spot fines. Additionally, reports were filed under the Aliens Police Act, the Vienna Youth Protection Act, and the Cleanliness Act.

Prevention and investigative work by the Vienna police

According to the State Criminal Police Office, these regularly conducted operations serve not only to avert immediate dangers but also to gain insights for ongoing investigations. They are a "significant contribution to combating youth crime."

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