New Year's Eve 2024/25: Explosion of missions in the Neckar-Alb region!

In the Neckar Alb region, there was a significant increase in operations for the police, fire brigade and rescue workers on New Year's Eve 2024/25. According to the Reutlingen police headquarters, almost 450 missions were registered in the districts of Reutlingen, Esslingen, Tübingen and Zollernalbkreis, which means an increase of around 50 missions compared to the previous year, as the

main causes for the missions were regulatory disorders, disputes, property damage and small fires by fireworks. The incidents included burning trash can, old clothes, hedges and yellow bags. In Nehren, a balcony was set on fire by fireworks, which resulted in an estimated property damage of 10,000 to 15,000 euros. In connection with this incident, the Tübingen police are investigating. In addition, a cigarette machine was blown up in Reutlingen, which also led to high damage to property. The police are looking for witnesses who can provide information on these incidents.

In a broader context, cities like Cologne plan to reduce noise and garbage on New Year's Eve Böller borration zones in order to also increase the protection of police officers and rescue workers. The wdr reported that positive experiences from the previous year indicate that such bans can lead to fewer rescue operations. In addition, the federal police have issued a general ban on weapons at almost 20 large train stations in North Rhine-Westphalia, which includes dangerous objects such as knives and weapons.