# Crime and law enforcement incidents in Germany and Switerz

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crime-and-law-enforcement-incidents-in-germany-and-switerz
> Updated: 2026-11-05T10:17:44.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in Germany and Switzerland have reported various criminal incidents involving young individuals.

In Germany, police in Germersheim and Constance apprehended e-scooter riders suspected of operating vehicles while under the influence of intoxicants. In one instance, a rider in Constance led officers on a pursuit before testing positive for drugs.

In Kronberg, Germany, a 21-year-old e-scooter rider was reportedly shot multiple times with a pepper spray gun by an individual on a motor scooter. The victim sustained minor injuries, and the assailant used a Vespa that had been reported stolen. Meanwhile, in Muhen, Switzerland, two 19-year-old men are facing criminal proceedings for a series of vandalism incidents involving left-wing political slogans painted on various facades.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Police report separate incidents of assault and vandalism in Germany and Switzerland

Police in Germany and Switzerland are investigating separate incidents involving a pepper spray attack on an e-scooter rider and widespread political graffiti vandalism.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-report-separate-incidents-of-assault-and-vandalism-in-germany-and-switzerland

### 2026-11-04: German police apprehend e-scooter riders suspected of driving under influence

German police have detained two 19-year-old e-scooter riders in Germersheim and Constance following suspected driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-police-apprehend-e-scooter-riders-suspected-of-driving-under-influence

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