Shocking findings: Unpoterry devices exposed as torture weapons

Shocking findings: Unpoterry devices exposed as torture weapons

Findorff, Deutschland - A violent police operation caused excitement on June 1, 2025 in Bremen-Findorff. The reason for this was a man who threatened a knife in a relative group. The emergency services were quickly on site to control the situation. Despite the threatening scenario, nobody was harmed, and the police were finally able to arrest the man without further complications. This measure shows once again how important fast action is in such situations to ensure the safety of everyone involved. According to Buten un inland, residents were also interviewed and reported on the worrying situation.

But not only the police are currently criticized. A new report by Amnesty International illuminates the problematic use of electric shock devices such as Tasern by law enforcement authorities. The report that has the title "I still can’t sleep at night - The Global Abuse of Electric Shock Weapons" documents operations of these devices in over 40 countries. The consequences are serious: high risks to the health of those affected, including even deaths. In Germany, at least ten deaths in connection with the use of Tasern have been counted in Germany since 2021. Often the victims were in mental crises or under the influence of drugs, which emphasizes the danger of this weapon, such as [Amnesty International] (https://www.amnesty.de/pressemitteilung/straf follow-up dealer-polen-polekrocken-poleklotchocker-tache- Fighter-Message) emphasizes.

call to stricter regulations

In connection with the report, Amnesty International calls for a global legally binding agreement to regulate production and trade in police equipment. After all, a large number of companies in Germany sell electric shockers for the European market. The use of these devices is documented, among other things, in demonstrations, in police stations and even in psychiatric clinics around the world. The severe abuse that many people experienced ranges from burns to mental trauma.

The analysis points out that among the people concerned are not only violent criminals, but also peaceful demonstrators, women and children. Vulnerable groups in particular are often the goal of these tactics, which underlines the need to reform. Mathias John von Amnesty clearly spoke out against the use of Tasern against non -violent persons.

global dimension of the problem

In addition, it is emphasized that at least 198 companies have produced or advertised at least 197 companies worldwide between 2018 and 2023, with most of them being resident in countries such as China, India and the USA. The example of Germany shows that this technology is becoming increasingly problematic for us. The discussion about the use of such devices urgently needs to be on the agenda so that a trade can be achieved without torture.

The events in Bremen and the current reports from Amnesty are a clear sign that both the local and global practices have to be questioned. Responsibility towards human rights is a topic that must not be ignored. It remains to be hoped that both local and international authorities take the upcoming measures seriously and take the necessary steps to improve the situation.