Man Jailed for Three Years For Failed Bank Robbery with Fake Bomb

The device used in the attempted robbery was a fake – rigged together from a headphone cable and a laptop charger.
Emergency Calls in Austria Drop by Over 12% in 2024

Nearly 1.36 million operations – or roughly 3,700 a day – were carried out in response to distress calls last year.
Gang Leader Escapes Wiener Neustadt Prison

The Dutch national is reportedly the head of the “Rammbock” gang, which has been linked to a series of jewel thefts and burglaries.
Teenager Charged €1,450 for False Bomb Threat to Police Station

The young man, who was quickly identified and arrested, admitted to making the threat but offered no explanation for his actions.
Police Search for Fake Shaman in Major Fraud Case

The 44-year-old, Mariana M., is accused of posing as a shaman and swindling victims of hundreds of thousands of euros.
Suspect Arrested After Stabbing at Vienna Law Firm

The suspect, a 53-year-old client, allegedly punched the woman in the courtyard before chasing and stabbing her inside.
High-Speed Chase in Linz Ends in Crash, Five Injured

The incident began just before 11:30 pm on the B1 in Wels-West, when the Hungarian national was spotted crossing a solid line.
Arrests Made After Cannabis Plantation Found in Former Pub

A local resident told investigators that, for months, suspicious individuals had been entering and leaving the closed-down pub.
Police Abuse Investigations: Only Two Charges in 514 Cases

The ministry has dismissed all criticism of the fairness of the investigations, stating that most allegations are not substantiated.
Driver Shot by Passenger in Linz After Argument

The 38-year-old was shot by his passenger while driving through Linz on Tuesday morning, following an argument between the two men.