Over the weekend, we got interesting news from the local police’s websites, where these authorities were confronted with some quite unusual cases, demonstrating the unpredictable nature of their work.
In Bavaria, they arrived at the scene with full force after a passerby saw a lifeless body floating on a lake. In Vienna, a middle-aged man crashed into a car next to a brothel and then left the scene. Read the details below.
Sex doll in Bavarian lake triggered large-scale operation
A passerby made a seemingly strange discovery in a pond in the Upper Franconian town of Pödeldorf. Believing she had found a lifeless human body, the woman quickly notified the emergency services. This prompted a large-scale response from police, firefighters, and rescue teams, even requiring the deployment of a fire department boat.
However, upon closer inspection, police discovered that the body was actually a discarded, lifelike sex doll. The police press office issued a light-hearted statement, speculating humorously about the doll’s previous owner. The fire department took charge of the proper disposal of the sex doll.
Crash in front of brothel in Vienna, then man drove away
In Vienna’s 10th district, an accident took place early Sunday morning on Angeligasse in Favoriten. Around 4:45 a.m., the driver of a black BMW lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked Volkswagen in front of a brothel. The impact was so severe that it pushed the Volkswagen into another parked car, causing further damage.
The 51-year-old driver, who was not under the influence of alcohol, fled the scene in a panic. However, he did not get far. The police managed to apprehend him near the accident site, and he has been charged with hit and run.
Read our other articles as well
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted Vienna’s sex industry, leading to the disappearance of one-third of the city’s brothels. Before the pandemic, Vienna had about 800 legal brothels and 8,000 registered sex workers. These numbers have now reduced to approximately 550 brothels and 5,000 workers. Many sex workers have shifted to illegal operations in private apartments due to the economic challenges of maintaining legal businesses, resulting in increased risks and decreased regulatory oversight. Read the full article here: One-third of brothels disappeared after COVID
During the recently concluded EURO 2024, Stuttgart experienced a noticeable surge in prostitution, driven by the influx of football fans attending the tournament. Despite the anticipated rise, there wasn’t a significant increase in registered sex workers, as many opted to relocate temporarily from other regions. Authorities faced challenges managing illegal prostitution but maintained efforts to ensure safety and control throughout the event. Read the article here: Prostitution surge expected in Stuttgart during European Championship
Authorities conducted another raid at the Pascha brothel in Berlin on June 8, targeting tax evasion. Arriving with several unmarked vehicles and a dozen police cars, officers and tax investigators focused on ensuring sex workers paid their required taxes. The brothel, with a history of financial scrutiny and legal troubles, has faced continuous checks by authorities. The investigators discovered discrepancies in the tax payments, and the brothel owner was reminded to comply with updated tax rates. Read the whole details here: Authorities raided again in Pascha brothel
