3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on Watch brazen thieves use high-tech trick to swipe Mercedes in under 20 seconds – as devices set to be BANNED
WATCH the moment brazen thieves use a high-tech trick to swipe a Mercedes in under 20 seconds.
The devices are now used in 40 per cent of all cases of stolen motors and are used to jam locking systems.
The brazen thieves can be seen creeping towards the Merc sat on a driveway MET OfficeOne thief unlocks the car while the other moves to the house MET OfficeHouse lights brighten the scene but the thief has already unlocked the car MET Office
The car signal jammers work by scrambling the radio signal from remote keys, meaning thieves can get into the car without needing to unlock it.
Anyone found with one could face five years behind bars and an unlimited fine under new plans which will be set out in parliament this week.
In the video, the brazen thieves can be seen creeping towards a car on a driveway.
One thief focuses on unlocking the vehicle, while the other moves towards the house while fumbling around with a bag.
House lights brighten the scene and the thief jumps into the car.
The thief nearest the house sprints away while the other reverses the car off the drive.
It was previously only illegal to have one of the devices if it could be proven to be have been used in a car theft.
This new measure is part of the government’s Crime and Policing Bill, which will be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.
Minister for Policing, Crime and Fire Prevention, Dame Diana Johnson, said: “These thefts have a devastating effect on victims, who need their vehicles to go about their everyday lives.
We are aware of the real concerns people feel with the use of these electronic devices being so prolific.
“This is why we are introducing new laws focused on tackling this issue at source, which is what our Safer Streets mission and Plan for Change are all about.
These new laws will prevent these devices from getting into the hands of thieves and organised crime groups.
“We will also continue to work closely with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, which includes supporting their National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership, which brings together the police and manufacturers to clamp down on vehicle crime.”
Last year 132,412 cars were stolen across England and Wales – or 370 a day.
That is up significantly from just over 10 years ago when just 70,053 were taken in 2013.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “With government statistics showing an average of 370 vehicles being stolen every day, outlawing the possession and distribution of signal jammers cannot come soon enough and we welcome the government’s action on this.
“Having your car stolen is not only a violation, it causes massive amounts of stress and inconvenience as well as higher insurance costs for the individual concerned and drivers generally.”
AA president, Edmund King, said: “This is a positive step, and these tougher sentences should make would-be thieves think again before stealing cars.
As fast as vehicle technology has evolved, thieves have always tried to keep pace and beat the security systems.
“Relay theft and signal jamming is all too frequent and these measures will give police forces more opportunities to tackle car crime.”
The thieves make off with the vehicle using a high-tech trick MET Office
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3 days agoNews 1Comments Off on German hard-right party AfD gets strongest showing since WW2 amid pressure on mainstream parties to break ‘firewall’
GERMANY’S hard-right party has had its strongest showing since World War Two, exit polls suggest, taking 19.5 per cent of the vote.
Alternative for Germany (AfD) is fielding its first candidate to lead the country amid support from Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance.
RexMillions of Germans are heading to the polls today[/caption]
ReutersThe result could reshape both the country’s political landscape and Europe’s response to Donald Trump[/caption]
ReutersGerman conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz[/caption]
ReutersAlternative for Germany (AfD) party co-leader Alice Weidel[/caption]
Exit polls have placed AfD high in the tallies of the high-stakes election – but full results are expected on Monday morning.
The centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has come out on top in the exit polls at 29 per cent, but it is falling short of an outright majority.
The race pits the incumbent chancellor against the opposition leader, the vice chancellor and for the first time a leader of a far-right party.
AfD became the first far-right party to win a state election in post-World War II Germany in Thuringia in September.
The party is backed by high-profile US figures like Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance.
Exit poll in Germany results
Christian Democrats and their Bavarian sister party the Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) – 29 per cent
Alternative for Germany (AfD) – 19.5 per cent
Social Democrats (SPD) – 16 per cent
Greens – 13.5 per cent
Left Party – 8.5 per cent
Free Democrats (FDP) – 4.9 per cent
BSW Party – 4.7 per cent
Germany’s electoral system rarely gives any party an absolute majority and opinion polls suggest that no party is anywhere near one this time.
Two or more parties will most likely form a coalition in the coming weeks.
Whichever parties get in could shape Europe’s response to Donald Trump.
Questions remain over whether a coalition could be formed that could break Germany’s long-standing “firewall”.
The “firewall” is the name given to a postwar stance in which mainstream parties have insisted they wouldn’t work with any far-right parties – including AfD.
JD Vance earlier this month said there is no place for “firewalls” during a visit to Munich earlier this month.
AFD’S HISTORIC SURGE
Once considered a political outsider, the AfD has cemented itself as Germany’s second largest party, polling at 21 per cent – more than double its result in 2021.
The party’s momentum has been strongest in Germany’s economically struggling east, but is also gaining traction in the west.
AfD’s campaign has echoed Trump-style populism, with supporters seen wearing MAGA-inspired caps reading “Make Germany Great Again”.
The party’s leader, Alice Weidel, has vowed to “break the firewall” that keeps mainstream parties from cooperating with the far-right.
A protester in Berlin told NBC News that the AfD has gained support from frustrated Germans by giving them “easy answers.”
AfD’s success in September’s state elections, where it won its first-ever governorship in Thuringia and came close in Saxony, signaled its growing influence.
Now, its national rise could force Germany’s mainstream parties to navigate an even more divided political landscape.
Who are the contenders?
FOUR candidates are vying to become Germany’s next leader, each representing a distinct political vision.
Friedrich Merz (CDU): The 69-year-old leader of the centre-right Christian Democratic Union is the front-runner to become chancellor. Promising economic revival and strong leadership in Europe, Merz will need to form a coalition as his party is unlikely to secure an outright majority.
Olaf Scholz (SPD): The current chancellor and leader of the centre-left Social Democrats, Scholz has struggled to maintain support after his government collapsed late last year. He has positioned himself as a steady hand in uncertain times, but polls suggest his party will place third behind the CDU and AfD.
Alice Weidel (AfD): The leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany has propelled her party to its strongest showing in history. A staunch nationalist, Weidel has called for radical policies on immigration, the economy, and Germany’s place in the EU. Despite her success, she remains a deeply polarising figure.
Robert Habeck (Greens): The current vice chancellor and co-leader of the Greens, Habeck represents the environmentalist party’s push for climate action and social justice. However, the Greens have lost ground in recent months, making it unlikely that he will be a serious contender for the chancellorship.
THE TRUMP EFFECT
Germany’s next government will be crucial in shaping Europe’s response to Trump.
Chancellor Olaf Scholz previously warned that Trump’s return would be ” a challenge”.
Meanwhile, Weidel has positioned herself as a German ally to Trump’s America.
She has been advocating for a nationalist agenda that includes withdrawing support for Ukraine, lifting sanctions on Russia, and even threatening a referendum on Germany’s EU membership.
Tech mogul and Trump’s “first buddy” Elon Musk amplified AfD’s message by livestreaming an interview with Weidel on X last month.
He posted: “Only the AfD can save Germany.”
Musk’s involvement has sparked concerns about foreign influence in German politics.
JD Vance also made waves by publicly meeting with Weidel and calling for an end to the German political establishment’s longstanding refusal to engage with the AfD.
EPAUS President Donald J. Trump gives remarks to the media in the Oval Office of the White House, as he meets with special government employee Elon Musk[/caption]
The Mega AgencyUS Vice President JD Vance at this year’s CPAC in Washington DC[/caption]
ECONOMY & MIGRATION
Germany, once the powerhouse of Europe, has struggled with economic stagnation for the past half decade.
Many voters see this election as a referendum on how to reignite growth.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz, the current front-runner to become Germany’s next chancellor, has promised to fix the economy within four-years – an ambitious goal given the country’s infrastructure and energy woes.
AfD has capitalised on these incidents, promoting its “remigration” policy, which includes deporting migrants who have committed crimes.
GettyGerman Chancellor Olaf Sholz, leader of the centre-left Social Democrats[/caption]
AFPGreen Party’s main candidate and German Minister of Economics and Climate Protection Robert Habeck[/caption]
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
With 59.2 million Germans eligible to vote, polling stations will closed at 6pm local time, with exit polls providing an early snapshot of the results.
Vote-counting will began as soon as polls close, and a final official result is expected by early Monday.
Unlike some countries, Germany does not allow mail-in ballots to arrive after election day — meaning every vote must be received by the deadline to be counted.
The formation of a new government, however, can take weeks or even months as coalition negotiations unfold.
Merz is widely expected to lead the largest party, but his path to power is unclear.
A coalition will be necessary, with Scholz’s Social Democrats or Robert Habeck’s Greens being the most likely partners.
However, Merz has ruled out working with the AfD, maintaining Germany’s political “firewall” against the far-right.
If exit polls confirm AfD’s meteoric rise, it will mark a turning point in German politics — one that could have ripple effects across Europe and beyond.
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