Shots in the Eichstätter industrial area: Police arrest drug drivers!

Shots in the Eichstätter industrial area: Police arrest drug drivers!

On the night of Saturday, June 20, 2025, a scandalous incident occurred in the Eichstätter industrial area that kept the police on their toes. The reason for the excitement was a report of shots fired that came in around 8 p.m. Witnesses reported several shots fired on company premises, and immediately afterwards several vehicles hastily left the scene. The police reacted immediately and stopped a 24-year-old man from the Eichstätt district who was driving without a valid driver's license and under the influence of drugs. ingolstadt-today reports that the man was in possession of a telescopic baton and a blank gun with which he allegedly fired the shots.

The young man's drug test showed positive results for various substances. This led to a large-scale investigation in which the police took action against the 24-year-old. He is accused of several offenses, including driving without a license, violations of the weapons law and driving under the influence of drugs. brennessel adds that there can be harsher penalties for driving under the influence of illegal drugs, especially if it leads to traffic accidents or endangers others.

A dangerous Friday evening

The incident should not be viewed in isolation. On the same Friday around 5:10 p.m. there was another check: A 28-year-old motorcyclist was unable to produce the required driver's license and had to stop driving. In addition, a traffic accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. between a 36-year-old motorcyclist and a 27-year-old car driver, both of whom had to be taken to the Eichstätt clinic with minor injuries. Meanwhile, a fire in Egweil and a defective solar inverter in Adelschlag caused additional calls for the fire department, but fortunately there was no major damage. brennessel

Aside from the incidents in the industrial area, the sale of narcotics was observed in the city center at night. A man was caught selling marijuana, which also kept police on their toes. The sale led to further criminal proceedings for violating the Narcotics Act.

Drugs and road safety

The situation in Eichstätt is also a wake-up call regarding road safety. Anyone who drives while under the influence of drugs not only risks their own health, but also the safety of others. Even participating in road traffic under the influence of drugs can result in high fines and driving bans, reports polizei-beratung. In the case of drug-related driving errors or accidents, the penalties could be even more drastic.

In today's world, it is more important than ever that both drivers and motorcyclists are aware of the dangers of drug use in order to avoid accidents and ensure the safety of all road users.