Highly poisonous arsenic: police warn of dangers in the Harz!
Highly poisonous arsenic: police warn of dangers in the Harz!
in Osterwieck in the Harz district, Saxony-Anhalt, there was a scandalous incident: On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, the night was broken into a factory and highly toxic aretic loride was stolen. According to reports from ndr stole four bottles of the highly dangerous fabric. The police assume that the burglars specifically targeted the Arsentrichloride, but so far there are no clear indications of their motives.
Around 200 emergency services, including specialized ABC teams, were on Wednesday to secure the numerous locations. This also included an alerting of a mobile special laboratory to support the Situation and quickly evaluate possible environmental risks. Fortunately, no injuries have so far been reported, the environmental pollution in the Region is estimated to be low. According to the first fabric samples, there is no danger for floors and groundwater, since the containers found were only damaged externally.
container with food near the factory
The police exclude a harmless "stupid boy strike" and continue to determine in all directions. It is believed that the perpetrators could have come into contact with the poisonous material, which would endanger their own health. The fact that Arsentrichloride is one of the most dangerous chemical substances is particularly worrying; Already a few drops can be fatal. Arsen is known for its health risks ranging from skin diseases to nervous system disorders to cancer.
The company's alarm system could have been manipulated, which means the police to assume that the perpetrators were well prepared. Overall, the incident remains a worrying event in the region, such as Tagesschau , the search continues to find the stolen material and to identify possible suspects.
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| Ort | Osterwieck, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland |
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