Overview
- Dangerous-goods officials, city police, customs and state police inspected multiple shops and a large warehouse across several districts on Wednesday.
- Authorities confiscated about 5.5 tonnes after finding stockpiles stored under extremely risky conditions that endangered employees and nearby residents.
- Officials said the swift, coordinated response prevented a serious threat to public safety.
- Investigative proceedings have been opened against the operators of the affected businesses and the warehouse after authorities reported uncovering potentially criminal structures.
- The action follows a May amendment to Frankfurt’s hazard-prevention ordinance that bans sales of nitrous oxide to minors as part of broader prevention efforts.