34-year-old with a knife and truck in the Gelsenkirchen train station

gun ownership in focus: security situation at Gelsenkirchen Central Station

Gelsenkirchen - Düren (ots)

The federal police intensify their efforts to ensure security in public transport centers, especially at the Gelsenkirchen main train station. A current incident on July 25th shows the ongoing problem of gun ownership in public space and raises questions about the safety of travelers.

incident at the main train station Gelsenkirchen

On Tuesday afternoon, around 11:50 a.m., officials from the federal police carried out a check in Gelsenkirchen Central Station. A 34-year-old man from Düren was checked, who was characterized by a German ID card. During the check, the officials found dangerous items in his backpack, including a jumping knife and a telescopic stroke.

What is a jumping knife and a telescopic stroke?

A jumping knife is a knife whose blade is pushing out at the push of a button or by a lever movement, which makes it a dangerous object. The telescopic stroke is a multi -segmented truck, which can be extended by moving out or with a jerky movement to a length of up to one meter. These properties make both weapons into potential dangers for public security.

self -defense or risk?

The man stated that the weapons are carried out for self -defense purposes. This raises an important topic: dealing with dangerous objects for self -defense can easily lead to dangerous situations and endanger the safety of others. The decision to carry weapons for self -protection is controversial in society.

consequences and legal steps

Following the control, the federal police set the jumping knife and the telescopic stroke stick and initiated an investigation according to the weapons law. This incident underlines the importance of monitoring and control of gun ownership in public transport to ensure the safety of travelers.

common goal: security in public space

The continuous controls by the federal police are a step towards a safer future for passengers and travelers. However, the prevalence of such incidents shows that further efforts are required to raise awareness of the dangers of gun ownership and to implement effective measures for prevention.