Individual successfully entered the county courthouse concealing a hand grenade in his undergarments!
The Vienna Regional Court, known locally as the "Grey House," has seen a significant change in its security measures following an incident at one of its checkpoints. The private security company responsible for managing the court's entrances has tightened security, leading to longer queues and delays.
An undercover cop managed to pass through a security checkpoint with a plastic replica hand grenade concealed in his underwear. This incident, it seems, was the catalyst for the increased scrutiny and thoroughness of controls at the court. The security guard who failed to detect the fake grenade has been reassigned elsewhere.
As a result of these enhanced measures, all items taken away from listeners, defendants, witnesses, jurors, and judges are now meticulously recorded in lists. This meticulous recording is causing significant delays and discontent, with some trials starting with delays of up to 25 minutes.
The justice system spokesperson has admitted that there are recurring evaluation measures and penalties can be imposed for missteps. However, no detailed reason for the increased security measures has been obtained, only referred to as an "order from above."
The private security company responsible for the Vienna Regional Court has been fined several thousand euros due to the security slip-up. Despite this, the security measures at the court's checkpoints are still being carried out with particular thoroughness, leading to ongoing delays and discontent.
The delays and discontent caused by these increased scrutiny of controls are causing concerns. The Vienna Regional Court's justice system spokesperson has yet to comment on the incident or the subsequent actions taken. The court's security measures, while designed to ensure safety, are proving challenging for those attending trials and proceedings.
