A planned terrorist attack in the Innviertel? A few days ago this scenario called a large contingent of the executive branch on the scene. Several patrols, dog squadrons and the Cobra special unit were on duty in St. Martin on Stefanitag.
An anonymous caller reported to the police shortly after noon and threatened an impending attack in the parish of St. Martin. However, the broken German-speaking man did not provide any further details when he called. A mass of the Croatian Catholics was planned at 4.30 p.m. on St. Stephen’s Day. Some police vehicles, sniffer dogs and the Cobra special unit moved in to secure the building, and the planned trade fair was canceled. It then turned out that the general assembly of the “Turkish Social Democrats” with around 40 participants had been held in the St. Martiner Volksheim since midday.
Joke or serious?
Whether it was a “prank call” or the caller meant it is still an ongoing investigation. In the meantime, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Fight against Terrorism is also likely to deal with the case. The community’s people’s home has been criticized for a long time. Neighboring residents have complained several times that there is noise pollution at events. The building is also often used as a party location by foreign residents.
Mayor Hans Peter Hochhold knows the allegations of the neighbors, but emphasizes that the community cannot do too much about it. “I know that there are problems with several neighbors. The Volksheim is officially approved as a venue. If the neighbors complain on Monday that it was way too loud on Saturday, we really can’t do anything. Besides, we don’t have any Right of penetration, “said the mayor. According to information from neighbors, around 30 to 50 people were gathered in this home on December 26th. It is said that the corona protective measures were also not observed. An OÖN inquiry to the district administration in Ried showed that club meetings are neither notifiable nor subject to approval. Such gatherings are also allowed in pandemic times. In the case of urgently needed club events, the 2G rule is also suspended. “I know that there is a lot of misunderstanding among some fellow citizens. However, in the St. Martiner Volksheim by far not all events that are requested are approved,” says Heidemarie Schachinger from the Ried district administration.
Warmed up fake news
Rumors also made the rounds that five place-name signs in the municipality were pasted over with “St. Zagreb” on December 19, 2021. However, it turns out that this is a “warmed up” report and that the incident occurred a year ago rather than December 19, 2021. In other words, “fake news” from the Internet, which reappeared and circulated after a one-year break.
Source: Nachrichten
