Halloween in the Ostalbkreis: Police warn of dangerous pranks!

Halloween in the Ostalbkreis: Police warn of dangerous pranks!

Ostalbkreis, Deutschland - Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in the Ostalb district, and the police warn of the possible consequences of exaggerated deletes. On October 31, numerous children and adolescents will be in creepy costumes to collect sweets. But be careful: if you don't publish any delicacies after the saying "Sweet or Saures", you could "punish" with common pranks. However, such pranks can quickly have serious consequences. According to the Ulm police headquarters, there are even fines or up to two years in prison for particularly intensive actions.

The police have registered an increased amount of reports of disturbances, egg throws and ignition of firecrackers to Halloween in the past. Damage to foreign property is considered a crime and can also lead to serious consequences. Police spokesman Holger Bienert emphasizes that the territories are observing the situation on site and accordingly more emergency services will provide. Parents are asked to talk to their children about the limits of permitted pranks in order to avoid misunderstandings and legal problems. "A prank is when everyone can laugh," explains the police, but warns of dangerous or damaging actions that can have legal consequences. The police on their website www.polizei-beratung.de .