Department of the Interior and Sports -Fire Department-

Report Explosive Ordnance

If you are aware of any explosive devices, you must report them to avoid threats to public safety.

Detailed description

If you have knowledge of weapons such as

  • bombs,
  • grenades,
  • ammunition or
  • other explosive substances

you must immediately report this to the responsible authority via the emergency number 110.

 

Information

Prerequisites

  • You have found weapons or
  • They suspect they have found explosive devices.

Documents required

No

Please note

Do not attempt to secure or recover explosive devices yourself, as explosive devices can be extremely dangerous and unstable. Always leave defusing and handling to trained specialists.

Deadlines

Make the report immediately.

Procedure

  • You can call the emergency number 110.
  • You share your concerns.
  • They name the location where it was found.
  • They wait for further instructions from the responsible authority and follow them.
  • The responsible authority initiated all further necessary measures.

Processing time

Your report will be received and processed immediately. The processing time for explosive ordnance clearance depends on various factors and can vary greatly.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

No

Legal basis

Explosive Ordnance Ordinance (KampfmittelVO)


https://www.landesrecht-hamburg.de/bsha/document/jlr-kampfmVHA2005 framing

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Address and contact information

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Last updated: 11.10.2026