High-rise dumping scandal: Criminal investigators probe four suspects over 750 tons of waste disposal
In the heart of Fürth, Germany, on March 19, 2025, an unusual incident unfolded at around 5:30 PM. Unknown perpetrators threw a trash can from a five-story building, which landed on a parking lot in front of a building on Gebhardtstraße.
Fortunately, no people or vehicles were injured, but there were people in the vicinity of the impact. The specific contributions of the four suspects to the crime are still under police investigation.
The Criminal Police in Fürth, in cooperation with the civilian deployment unit of the Fürth Police, identified four suspects. These suspects are boys aged 12, 13 (two times), and 14. The identities of these individuals are currently not available in the search results.
The incident has led the Criminal Police to initiate investigations on suspicion of attempted homicide. The specific details of the case are being closely examined, and the Press Office of the Police Headquarters Middle Franconia is available to provide updates.
The Press Office can be contacted during office hours, which are Monday to Thursday from 07:00 to 16:00, Friday from 07:00 to 15:00, and Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00. Outside office hours, the Press Office can be reached at +49 (0)911 2112 1553. For further inquiries, you can also email the Press Office at [email protected].
For the latest updates on this incident, you can visit the Press Office's website at http://ots.de/P4TQ8h. The Police Headquarters Middle Franconia will continue to provide information as it becomes available.
This press release was originally transmitted by the Police Headquarters Middle Franconia via news aktuell. The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
