Schwerin (dpa/mv) – Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania was also affected by a disruption in the digital radio network of the security authorities on Wednesday night. “According to initial findings, planned configuration work on the switching technology was the cause. Exact processes and technical details are currently being determined,” said the Ministry of the Interior in Schwerin on Wednesday. After the disturbance was noticed, the work was stopped immediately.

According to the information, the radio connections were disrupted for 19 minutes from 2:16 a.m. According to the ministry, however, this had no consequences: “Significant impairments in the operational capability of the police, fire brigades and rescue services have not yet become known in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.” Other states were also affected by the disruption.