INNSBRUCK. Information on the use of pyrotechnic articles at the turn of the year. A fraud was solved, a floor lamp was stolen from a hotel and there was an accident on the highway.
Criminal provisions
According to the provisions of the Pyrotechnics Act (PyroTG 2010), the use of category F2 fireworks in the local area is generally prohibited, unless the mayor has exempted certain parts from this ban by means of an ordinance. There is no exception regulation in Innsbruck. Even simple, freely obtainable bangers fall under this ban. In particular, it is forbidden to use any pyrotechnic objects inside and near churches, places of worship, hospitals, children’s, retirement and recreation homes as well as animal shelters and zoos and objects at risk of fire, especially petrol stations. Irrespective of this, the use of pyrotechnic articles can entail extensive dangers and also harass third parties. Above all, fellow citizens and animals in need of rest are affected by the use of such articles.
Fines
In accordance with § 40 PyroTG 2010, improper use is punishable by a fine of up to € 3,600 or imprisonment for up to three weeks. Violations according to the COVID-19 Measures Act can be punished with a fine of up to € 1,450.00.
Covid regulations
Regarding the media coverage that has already taken place, the Tyrolean police department points out once again that due to the Covid-19 situation, the curfew on New Year’s Eve was set at 10:00 p.m. According to the Ministry of Health, celebrations in the private sector are then limited to a maximum of 10 people, provided that the people come from different households. In the public area, compliance with the regulations is monitored by the police in the context of priority and patrol services. In the private living area, the Corona regulations are also checked if there are other reasons to intervene (e.g. surveys on physical injuries, etc.).
Fraud solved
“On November 30, 2021, a 63-year-old Austrian noticed that a total of a low 5-digit euro amount had been illegally debited from three of his bank accounts by means of several direct debits. The Austrian had received a link the days before via SMS, asking him to install an alleged app from his bank on his mobile phone. The man complied with this request, whereupon the app could no longer be opened. ”The police reported that after intensive investigations by the police, a 36-year-old Austrian and a 57-year-old German were found as perpetrators. You will be reported to the Innsbruck public prosecutor’s office after the investigation has been completed.
Serious theft
On December 30, 2021 at around 5:45 a.m., an unknown perpetrator stole a designer floor lamp from the entrance area of a hotel in Innsbruck. The damage caused by the theft amounts to a medium four-digit euro amount.
Car accident
There was an accident on the Inntal motorway A12 near Innsbruck-West in the direction of Völs. According to the first information, a person was injured to an unspecified degree. The rescue service was in action with several vehicles and 2 police patrols.
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