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Armed man in the Viennese supermarket – police intervene!
In Margareten, Vienna, a 55-year-old man was spotted with weapons and drugs in the supermarket, police action follows.
Armed man in the Viennese supermarket – police intervene!
An incident caused a stir in a supermarket in the Margareten district of Vienna when a 55-year-old man in military camouflage clothing displayed several weapons. The customer who made his emergency call had no idea that his urgent call would lead to an extensive police operation. Loud meinkreis.at He alerted the authorities after seeing the drunken man with a pistol and two knives on his belt.
The police didn't wait long. Shortly after leaving the store, the officers stopped the alleged perpetrator and carried out an identity check. Numerous items were confiscated from him: a revolver, a shooting ballpoint pen, a veterinary pistol, 22 rounds of ammunition, five knives and a drug scale. What was particularly noticeable was the cash the man had with him - over 1,000 euros in cash. The officers also found two containers of cocaine and a package of cannabis, which underline the drug problem in Vienna. Vienna.at reports that the police were initially unable to conduct an interview due to his drunken state.
Investigations and evidence seized
The situation became even more explosive when a house search was carried out and further evidence was seized. These included 34 pieces of ammunition, other drugs such as a packet of ecstasy, three packets of cannabis and 568 tablets of unknown composition. However, the man had an existing weapons ban, which made the investigation even more difficult. The suspect has been reported at large for the time being, but investigations into the origin of the weapons and substances are still ongoing.
Crime in Vienna has increased recently. Statistics show that around 528,000 crimes were reported in Austria in 2023, which is the highest level since 2016. Over a third of these crimes, around 186,000, occur in the federal capital. Statista shows that drug crime is particularly high in Vienna, with almost 10,000 reported drug offenses, which are often traceable to cannabis.
The events in the supermarket in Margareten shed light on the current crime situation in the city and illustrate the challenges facing the police. Although the clearance rate is currently 52.3%, the security forces must continue to face the challenges of drug and gun crime with determination. The population's trust in the police remains high.