Decisive action against massive disturbances of the peace and criminal offenses

There was a large gathering of young people in Jena's Paradies last night. It is estimated that 2,000 people gathered in the Rasenmühleinsel area. Many of them were carrying bass speakers with which they tried to drown each other out. The result was an increase in reports to the police from the public about disturbing noise. Some of the reports came from the local hill and even from more distant areas of the city. In addition to the noise, the city's Central Investigation and Enforcement Service (ZEVD) was also able to detect hard alcohol among young people and the smell of narcotics was in the air. Scuffles broke out during the event-related checks, bottles were thrown and one officer was hit and injured in the leg. In addition, two emergency vehicles were damaged. Similar situations had already occurred at the same location the previous weekend and before that.

Paradise Park is not a lawless area. Despite all understanding for a summer party atmosphere, disturbances to the peace at night or even attacks on people will not be tolerated. That is why Benjamin Koppe (CDU), head of the public order department, and Sebastian Wick, head of the municipal public order department, together with the police, have agreed on a concerted control on Saturday evening. All necessary means will be used to enforce the maintenance of public safety and order. People will be checked for bass speakers, loudspeakers, hard liquor etc. at the entrances to Pardiespark and especially around Rasenmühleninsel. If necessary, people will be asked to leave the area. Criminal offenses and administrative offenses will be consistently prosecuted. The checks will be expanded and intensified in the coming days and weeks.

Summer should be a happy and carefree time. This includes parties and celebrations - but also respect for all residents in the area. The city will leave no stone unturned to maintain this balance.