Security checks in Hamm: Police shone downtown after ban on weapons

Security checks in Hamm: Police shone downtown after ban on weapons

In the night of August 31, the Hamm police carried out comprehensive controls in the city center. This measure took place in the newly introduced weapon ban zone, which extends on Südstraße and Santa-Monica Platz. The aim of these controls was to increase security in this area and prevent possible violations of the prohibition of weapons.

Together with the municipal regulatory service, the officials checked a total of 84 people. It was not only taken care of whether people were in the forbidden zone, but also whether they carried dangerous objects like knives. The searches included both the clothing and the pockets of the checked. It was shown that the measures of the police are necessary.

arrest and violation of the prohibition of weapons

It was particularly noticeable on the south road, in which an 18-year-old man from Hamm wore a folding knife in his pocket. This led to an immediate securing of the knife and an advertisement due to the violation of the prohibition of weapons zone regulation. For the young man, a sensitive fine could be the result of his negligence. Such violations show that many of the new regulations are not yet fully aware of.

The Hamm police have made it clear that such controls will continue to be carried out in the future to ensure compliance with the regulations. Because the security of the citizens is top priority and violations are consistently opposed.

In addition, a further 51 personal checks in the station quarters and at the Westentor were carried out between 10 p.m. and 0 a.m. In this context, a 40-year-old man from Berlin, who was already searched by an arrest warrant, was arrested. This makes it clear that the police not only pay attention to compliance with the weapon ban zone, but also actively act against criminals that are in the city.

The entire action of the police and the municipal order service shows a clear commitment to security in Hamm. Citizens may hope for further measures to monitor the weapon ban zone and active operations by the security forces. The city administration calls on residents and retailers to inform the police immediately in the event of abnormalities in order to ensure the security in the city together.