Shock controls in Bensheim: drugs, weapons and belt violations discovered!

Shock controls in Bensheim: drugs, weapons and belt violations discovered!

In Bensheim, the police were deployed on Tuesday evening, July 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. to carry out controls and check traffic safety. A total of 60 vehicles and 124 people were targeted. The officers of the Bensheim police station and the Hessian riot police found various violations, including 11 belt violations. Particularly alarming: There were also three children among the violations who were not properly secured. This shows once again that security on Hesse's streets has a high priority, not least in the face of the steadily growing traffic density.

The controls also found that three drivers, 22, 28 and 49 years old, were under the influence of drugs. Accordingly, blood samples were ordered and investigative procedures for driving under the influence of drugs were initiated. Such measures are essential for the police to ensure safety in road traffic. But there are clear regulations for such controls: As explained on [MPU-Direkt] (https://www.mpu-direkt.online/blog/1970872_ alcohol-and-drug tests-Be-bei-Rolle-and-mandatory-in-Germany), alcohol or drug tests may only be suspected for a specific reason become.

The review of hotspots

The control had not yet come to an end after 10 p.m. The officers continued their checks until 1:45 a.m., especially in the city center, the Taunus facility and at the train station. Three men aged 28, 43 and 51 were checked there. These measures are part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the feeling of security of the citizens and to counteract the increase in traffic offenses.

In the so-called "pavilion" at the train station, safety-relevant objects were also found: a gap, two crack pipes, an irritant sprayer and a bag with alleged burglary tool that contained Dietriche and breakage. This shows that the controls are decisive not only on the streets, but also in public areas to recognize potential dangers at an early stage.

reactions to the controls

The 28-year-old man, in whom a one-hand knife was found without legitimate interest, is now facing a procedure for a violation of the weapons law. These determinations and procedures underline the determination of the police to proceed against criminal acts.

The feedback from the population on these controls is consistently positive. Many citizens appreciate the civil servants' efforts to increase security on the streets and to ensure order. So it remains to be seen how the situation in the region will develop and whether further checks will therefore be necessary.