Overview

• Police discovered the break in at the decommissioned plant on Thursday at noon after unknown individuals forced entry.
• Per police statements, thieves removed control systems, electrical equipment and hydraulic pumps valued at around €100,000.
• The Kriminaldienst Zittau-Oberland is leading the investigation with support from a deployed forensic technician.
• This marks the second major incident since March 2024 when vandals cut cables and stole steel grids, causing about €30,000 in damages.
• Questions about security measures for abandoned industrial sites near the German-Polish border have intensified following the recurring attacks.