Announcement of Weapon Prohibition Zone in Vienna-Favoriten

The large weapons prohibition zone in Vienna-Favoriten, which has been in effect for a year, will be extended again for another three months. This was announced by the state police department on Monday in response to an APA inquiry. The current regulation expires on Thursday. Over the past twelve months, 146 confiscations of weapons have been carried out in the area. These included 101 knives, 22 pepper sprays, seven brass knuckles/gloves, two stun guns, and one blank-firing pistol, it was reported.

Weapons prohibition zone in Vienna-Favoriten has existed for a year

Due to the weapons prohibition zone in Inner Favoriten around the pedestrian zone Favoritenstraße including Reumann- and Keplerplatz, "a noticeable improvement in the situation" can be observed from a police perspective. It is part of a package of measures, which also includes video surveillance and regular focus actions, emphasized the Vienna police.

(APA/Red)

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