Road gas alarm in train! 18-year-old ensures panic between Bremen and Verden

Road gas alarm in train! 18-year-old ensures panic between Bremen and Verden

Bremen, Deutschland - Last Saturday, May 31, 2025, an incident in the northwest railway between Bremen and Verden caused excitement. At 8:24 p.m., an unknown 18-year-old gas sprayed in a wagon of the RS 1 wagon while trying to open a beer bottle with an animal defense spray. He damaged the container so that the irritant gas flocked into the passenger compartment and forced several unknown travelers to flee. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the Bremen Federal Police Inspection is now investigating the background of the incident. Witnesses and possible victims are invited to report on 0421/16297777 or by email to bpoli.bremen@polizei.bund.de to contribute to clarification.

Such incidents have apparently not been the exception in recent years. According to a report by Welt there is a worrying increase in such a deli in Germany. The Berlin police were confronted with 589 incidents between January and April 2024, which represents an increase compared to previous years. Perpetrators who are mostly male and grown up often use such gases, which leads to breathing difficulties and irritation.

The dangers of irritant gas

As in Bremen, those affected by Berlin incidents feel the unpleasant effects of the irritant gas, which can lead to breathing difficulties and eye irritation. These incidents shed light on a major problem in our society, where the abuse of freely available animal defense sprays also leads to serious health risks. Such sprays can now be bought without official approval, which is not only important for animal owners, but also for general security in public transport.

For the residents and commuters in Bremen, the hope remains that the current investigations by the federal police and the increased awareness of the danger of such incidents, the security situation in the trains of the Northwest Railway and other means of transport will be improved. The enlightenment and sensitization are crucial to prevent such incidents in the future and to ensure more security in public space again.