Informed individual about the following details:
In a bid to ensure public safety and send a signal for order and security, the Department of Public Order in Bottrop conducted an inspection along the gastronomic mile on August 21st. The inspections, which took place from 10 pm to midnight, were prompted by a brutal stabbing attack the previous evening.
A total of eight personnel were deployed, with four in plain clothes and four in uniform. The aim of the operation was to investigate complaints, strengthen security, and enforce applicable legal provisions as outlined in the Ordinance on Public Order.
During the inspections, several violations were detected. Four passersby were fined €100 for public urination, while in many cases, littering (discarding cigarettes and waste) resulted in seven warnings of €50 each. Refusal to provide personal details to the authorities can be punished with a fine of up to €1,000, and in one case, the police were called in because persons refused to comply.
Administrative offense and criminal proceedings have been initiated in all cases. The search results do not provide specific names or identities of the individuals who were punished on August 21st for these violations.
Michael Althammer, head of the Department of Public Order, stated that the aim is for people in Bottrop to not only be safe but also to feel safe. The inspections were to prevent the impression of lawless areas and address concerns following the brutal stabbing attack.
Personnel from the Municipal Ordinance Service and the Trade Department were also involved in the operation. The Department of Public Order takes complaints seriously and acts accordingly, ensuring compliance with the Ordinance on Public Order and maintaining a secure environment for the citizens of Bottrop.
