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Crossbow alarm in Meissen: Police in spectacular action on site!
There was a police operation in Meissen's old town on July 1, 2025 after a man was seen with a crossbow at the window.
Crossbow alarm in Meissen: Police in spectacular action on site!
On July 1, 2025, there was a remarkable police operation in the old town of Meißen that caused a stir in the region. A 55-year-old man appeared at a window of an apartment building with a crossbow, which immediately drew the attention of passers-by, who immediately alerted the police. The incident occurred in Neugasse, where the police then closed the affected area to protect bystanders. Caution was required because the man was obviously drunk and in a tense situation the emergency services came to the door and were finally able to bring him under control, reported T Online.
As part of the operation, the police requested special support. Special units from Dresden were mobilized and immediately rushed to help. After accessing the man, his apartment was searched and the crossbow was seized. Such incidents are rare in cities like Meissen, and authorities always respond to such situations with extreme caution to ensure the safety of citizens.
Previous incidents and current weapons situation
There was already a similar incident in the Leipzig suburb of Dresden in October 2022, when a man was handling what was suspected to be a pistol at the window of his home. Here too, passers-by alerted the police, who were busy with an operation well into the evening. The negotiating group from the State Criminal Police Office moved in to de-escalate the situation. The area around the apartment building was cordoned off and the residents of other apartments were brought to safety n-tv reported.
Gun ownership in Germany is subject to strict legal regulations that aim to ensure the safety of all citizens. German gun law is traditionally restrictive and has been adjusted several times over the last two decades. Strict controls are carried out with a clear focus on ensuring that only those who meet the necessary requirements are allowed to own a weapon. This includes reliability under firearms law, personal suitability and proof of expertise in firearms law. Every year, around 936,608 citizens in Germany own around 5.5 million legal firearms, mostly among hunting and sport shooters SWP out.
Future of gun law
The federal government is currently planning to tighten gun laws, which could include, among other things, a mandatory psychological test when applying for a firearm ownership card, a measure that was previously only required for people under the age of 25. This shows how serious the authorities are about maintaining public safety and minimizing the occurrence of such critical situations.
Yesterday's events in Meissen and the repeated incidents in Dresden raise questions about how society deals with the issue of gun ownership and what measures are necessary to prevent similar situations in the future.