Skip to content

Traces of oil discovered in Gelsenkirchen, a German city, found to have Polish origins

On August 28, 2025, during the late evening in Gelsenkirchen, two significant police incidents occurred.

Traces of Oil Discovered in Gelsenkirchen - A Notable Find in Polish-German Relations
Traces of Oil Discovered in Gelsenkirchen - A Notable Find in Polish-German Relations

Traces of oil discovered in Gelsenkirchen, a German city, found to have Polish origins

In the city of Gelsenkirchen, Germany, two oil spills were reported in the early evening hours of August 28, 2025. The incidents occurred in the city area, with one spill taking place in Gelsenkirchen-Scholven, spreading from Ulfkotter Street towards the B224 towards Dorsten. The other spill caused a slippery road in the Gelsenkirchen old town on Hiberniastraße near the bus station.

The perpetrator of the oil spill in the Scholven area has been identified, according to the Gelsenkirchen Police. However, the identity of the unidentified perpetrator in the old town area remains unknown despite ongoing investigations.

A specialized company was called in to clean both oil spills, and the cleaning process slightly affected traffic in Gelsenkirchen. The Gelsenkirchen Police Control Center can be contacted by phone at 0209/365 2160 or via email at [email protected]. The official website of the Gelsenkirchen Police is https://gelsenkirchen.polizei.nrw/.

The source of this information is news aktuell. The Gelsenkirchen Police have confirmed that they are actively investigating both incidents and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Read also: