Chemical barrels in Freiburg illegally disposed of-police are looking for witnesses!

Chemical barrels in Freiburg illegally disposed of-police are looking for witnesses!

A shocking incident shakes the Emmendingen region: unknown perpetrators illegally disposed of at least twelve large barrels with dangerous chemicals. These barrels, which were filled with fabrics such as phenylchlor formiat and surfactant solutions, were discovered at two different places along the L 110 and K 5100. The police have already initiated investigations and is urgently looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrators or the origin of the barrels, such as the Police Headquarters Freiburg reported.

The barrels were unloaded between the Streitberg and the Eichberg tower, some of which were damaged during the fall and their dangerous content got into the ground. This has not only endangered the environment, but also alerted the residents in the area. The police suspect that the perpetrators had good local knowledge and only needed a few seconds to drop.

Investigations run at full speed

The police investigation show that some of the barrels have been stored since 2008. It is believed that the original storage location of the barrels may be used again, which could have caused the perpetrators to dispose of the barrels. The police found that the labels of the barrels were removed, which indicates that the perpetrators may not know exactly what dangerous substances they transported.

The rescue of the barrels from the rough terrain was taken over by the city of Emmendingen and the fire brigade. The police ask the population for help: Anyone who has seen suspicious vehicles or people near the drop offices are asked to report. Information can be submitted around the clock at the Emmendingen police station on 07641-5820, as well as MSN reported.

Environmental risk from chemicals

The illegal disposal not only endanger the environment, but also the health of the residents. The police have already taken measures to secure the contaminated positions and prevent the spread of the chemicals. The public is urgently warned to keep away from the affected areas until the situation is completely under control.

The investigation is still in progress, and the police are determined to hold the responsible people into account. It is to be hoped that the perpetrators will soon be caught and the environment can be restored. The population is asked to be vigilant and report suspicious activities in order to prevent such incidents in the future In summary, it can be said that the illegal disposal of chemicals in Emmendingen is not only a crime, but is also a serious threat to the environment and health of the people in the region. The police hope for the support of the citizens to find the perpetrators and to safely dispose of the dangerous substances.