Dusseldorf's New Year's celebration report reveals the inefficiency of the fireworks ban
In the bustling city of Düsseldorf, the night of New Year's Eve was marked by a flurry of activities, despite a ban on setting off fireworks before the main event.
As of Wednesday morning (1.1.), four people were injured in connection with fireworks, a decrease from ten reported injuries last year. The ban, which aimed to ensure public safety, was widely ignored in the city districts, with numerous people arriving with a large quantity of fireworks.
The disregard for the ban led to a total of 148 people being found with banned fireworks, and 2,539 fireworks being confiscated and destroyed. The police issued 74 dispersal orders and took eight people into custody, while only a few were held accountable for violating the fireworks ban.
The night was not without its challenges. Unknown persons shot fireworks at emergency workers, injuring one, while they were extinguishing a fire on the street in Wersten. Verbal violence was directed at emergency services from the fire department and rescue service, but the incidents were fewer compared to last year.
Despite the widespread disregard for the ban, there were some areas where the restrictions were enforced. The fireworks ban in the old town was successfully implemented, deterring many from violating it.
On a positive note, the first aid station operated by Düsseldorf's aid organizations at the Burgplatz reported treating only two patients, a significant decrease from twelve last year. None of the patients treated this year had to be transported to a hospital, another positive development.
The night also saw a decrease in other forms of disturbances. There were acts of resistance during public order measures, a decrease from two last year. The number of public urinators caught by the Ordnungs- und Servicedienst (OSD) decreased from 48 last year to 21 this year. The number of juveniles with tobacco and alcohol caught by the OSD increased from 19 last year to 23 this year.
In summary, while the ban on setting off fireworks before New Year's Eve was widely ignored, the city of Düsseldorf managed to keep the number of casualties to a minimum. The decrease in various forms of disturbances is a testament to the city's efforts to maintain order and safety during the festivities. However, the search results do not provide specific information about which residents or groups ignored the ban, suggesting that education and enforcement efforts may need to be stepped up in the future.
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