Folk competition and weapons: Thousands of holiday makers to the Winter Cathedral checked for weapons | EUROtoday

In the previous few days, guests to the Winter Cathedral on the Heiligengeistfeld have been randomly looked for weapons, knives and comparable issues on the entrance for the primary time. One or two harmful objects had been additionally discovered. There had been no firearms amongst them, mentioned a police spokesman for the German Press Agency in Hamburg. Instead, pocket knives, screwdrivers, scissors and defensive spray had been discovered on 127 individuals on Friday and Saturday – the primary two competition days.

These issues are usually allowed, however not at people festivals and comparable occasions. About half of them gave the issues away, the remainder saved them and determined to not go to the cathedral. The background to the controls is a brand new safety package deal that was just lately accredited by the federal authorities.

Around 27,00 individuals had been checked by workers of the safety supplier. In addition, officers checked police on the premises even in suspected instances. However, nothing was discovered. According to the police, round 80,000 individuals visited the Hamburg Winter Cathedral on the primary two days of the competition. Most of them confirmed understanding for the controls, it was mentioned.

On the Heiligengeistfeld, greater than 230 outlets will present thrills, moments of happiness and style experiences till December eighth.

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