Woman (35) ordered to pay for child catcher fake

Titled "Caught in a Lie: Woman Faces Hefty Fine for Faking Child Abduction Alert"

Dresden - A costly mistake with severe consequences

A local woman (35) made an alarming call to the police on a Monday morning, claiming she had seen a child snatcher from Prohlis trying to grab a young girl. The game of deception came to an end hours later when she confessed her lie.

The police launched a full-scale operation with 180 officers, sniffer dogs, and helicopters. The woman's fabricated story triggered a tense investigation and much expense and effort for the authorities.

Investigations and Costs

"We are currently investigating the 35-year-old woman for falsifying an emergency call. We will consider charging her for the costs of this operation," explained Marko Laske, the police spokesman of Dresden (49).

But how much does it cost to launch such an operation? In the Free State of Saxony, the prices of police services are regulated by the "Saxon Administrative Costs Act". While the figures below are based on the 2023 version of this act, they inevitably change due to price fluctuations.

The approximate hourly rate for police services in Saxony is 56 euros. Assuming an average of 100 officers working at a time for ten hours, the woman could potentially be charged up to 56,000 euros for police services alone.

Further costs would include rescue vehicles, dog handlers, and hospital transportation, which add up quickly. The total cost of the police operation might exceed 56,000 euros.

False Alarm and the Costly Aftermath

The first emergency call introduced a sense of urgency and fear as officers searched for the alleged perpetrator. However, no information about the alleged child's whereabouts was given, and no further reports of a missing girl emerged that evening.

Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the woman admitted her lie. "In the end, the woman acknowledged that her account was untrue," Marko Laske declared. The operation took place until around 7 pm.

The Real Child Snatcher Hunting Continues

While efforts to locate the real child snatcher who abducted Emma, a 12-year-old girl, on her way home from school in Chemnitz last Friday continue, the 35-year-old woman's actions have only served to complicate the police investigation and create unnecessary distress.

The woman is now at risk of paying for the costly consequences of her fabricated story, while the authorities remain determined to locate and bring the real child snatcher to justice.

1. The woman's false report regarding the child snatcher in Dresden might lead to substantial costs, potentially exceeding 56,000 euros, taking into consideration the regulated hourly rates for police services in the Saxon Administrative Costs Act.
2. The ongoing investigation into the real child snatcher in Chemnitz remains a priority for the authorities as they work diligently to identify and capture the perpetrator.
3. The false alarm has raised concerns over the reliability of emergency calls and the potential consequences for individuals who resort to such actions, which not only create unnecessary distress but might also result in hefty financial penalties.

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Enrichment Data: In Germany, false alarm calls regarding child abduction episodes often come with administrative costs, which are generally covered by the federal or state authorities. A thorough investigation of the exact expenses associated with this occurrence is necessary, taking into account the specific guidelines set in place by the Saxony authorities.