Overloaded vehicle with stolen goods: Police investigated in Pirna!

Overloaded vehicle with stolen goods: Police investigated in Pirna!

In the district of Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Mountains, there were some interesting developments in the police report today. An overloaded vehicle, a Seat Alhambra, was stopped on the A 17 towards Prague. The police found that the car was about 740 kilograms above the permitted weight and also had four inmates - all of Romanians aged 27, 30 and 40 years. Particularly explosive: There were around a ton of abrasited cable pieces in the vehicle. The investigators are currently examining whether they may come from theft and have already initiated a procedure for suspicion of theft against the men. This incident throws another light on the current situation in relation to theft offenses in the region, about which the Sächsische.de reported.

The security situation contributes to the general discussion about crime. According to the Statista, around 5.63 million crimes were recorded in Germany in 2022, with theft and robbery made significant shares. Theft comprises the expulsion of foreign property and recorded an alarming increase, especially for burglaries and car theft. Particularly noteworthy is the increase in car theft, in which the police registered 25,511 cases; This represents a worrying trend.

The situation in Dresden

A look at Dresden shows that the situation is tense here too. In just a few hours, due to the winter road conditions, there were eleven accidents that luckily all caused only sheet metal damage. The police warned to be adapted, because such weather conditions can quickly lead to risky situations. Whether a Mercedes sprinter that crashed into a traffic light or a Toyota Proace that touched a tree - the amount of damage sums up considerably. Here the population experiences the everyday challenges of road traffic up close.

Theft is also an issue that deals with the citizens. A burglary in Omsewitz led to the expulsion of a VW T5, the value of which is estimated at around 34,000 euros. The situation is similar with the burglaries in Radebeul, where there was a break in three vehicles and resulted in a damage amount of around 1,700 euros. Crime has reported many faces in the region, such as Media Service Saxony.

part of a larger picture

The thefts recorded by the police and the alarming statistics about criminal activities illustrate that security in the region is serious. The clearance rate for the die of apartments remains at 16.1% worryingly low, while car thefts are somewhat better. Here the quota is 31.1%, which leaves space for improvement.

Overall, the citizens face the challenge of always taking care not only in view of the winter traffic conditions on the streets, but also with regard to the safety of their property. Reporting on these topics will continue to be important in order to raise awareness of this problem.