# German police and customs enforcement operations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-police-and-customs-enforcement-operations > Updated: 2026-10-02T16:02:40.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. German authorities have conducted large-scale security and traffic operations in Gelsenkirchen and Reutlingen. In Gelsenkirchen, police and municipal services carried out an evening operation focused on visibility and street safety. This initiative involved inspecting approximately 150 vehicles and performing 175 identity checks, resulting in narcotics violations, traffic-related criminal complaints, and the impounding of two vehicles for illegal exhaust tuning. In Reutlingen, a joint operation involving police, customs, and the Technical Relief Agency (THW) targeted traffic and customs violations. During an eleven-hour period, officials inspected roughly 350 vehicles and 450 individuals. The operation led to 19 criminal proceedings and over 190 administrative offenses, including the seizure of a luxury vehicle, suspected counterfeit cigarettes, and various drug or alcohol-related impairments. The operation also involved an incident where an e-scooter rider attempted to flee, resulting in investigations for resistance and the injury of an officer. Recent reports from the region continue to highlight various criminal and traffic incidents. In Rüsselsheim, the Darmstadt Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a stabbing as attempted murder. In Heidelberg, a suspect was apprehended after throwing glass bottles from a balcony, injuring a pedestrian and causing vehicle damage. Other reported incidents include an attempted robbery in Nellingen, a hit-and-run in Tettnang, and investigations into sexual harassment and knife threats in Landau. In a recent development in Reutlingen, a high-speed collision between a Porsche 911 Turbo and a BMW caused approximately 40,000 euros in damages and minor injuries to two people. Authorities suspect an illegal car race involving a large gathering of the tuning scene may have occurred. Additionally, police in Bad Urach are investigating the theft of two vehicles. ## Claims - Police are investigating a knife attack in Hagen im Bremischen as a completed homicide after the victim died in the hospital. (single source) - A driver died following a rear-end collision with a stationary truck on the A 7 motorway near Salzgitter. (single source) - A young man died in a high-speed traffic accident in Wenden after losing control of his vehicle. (single source) - Multiple burglaries and thefts occurred in Wiesbaden, including a trick theft targeting an 85-year-old woman. (single source) - Witnesses in Lübbenau detained a 28-year-old man who attempted to steal tools worth over 300 euros from a hardware store. (single source) - A 35-year-old driver in Vetschau was found to be driving without a license and testing positive for amphetamines. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Reutlingen: High-speed collision causes 40,000 euros in damage A high-speed collision between a Porsche and a BMW in Reutlingen caused 40,000 euros in damage. Police are investigating the incident as a suspected illegal car race. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reutlingen-police-and-customs-launch-major-traffic-operation ### 2026-09-23: Gelsenkirchen police conduct large-scale security operation Gelsenkirchen police conducted a major security and traffic operation, inspecting 150 vehicles and performing 175 identity checks to increase public safety and presence. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gelsenkirchen-police-conduct-large-scale-security-operation --- Cite as: German police and customs enforcement operations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/german-police-and-customs-enforcement-operations