Police on street for trick or treat

(CS) Luxembourg police have announced a higher presence in key areas for Halloween celebrations, warning partygoers that pranks can be liable to prosecution.

While Halloween has become a night to play pranks in recent years, many of the supposed practical jokes are offenses punishable by law. Egging of houses, removing plants from gardens or smearing cars are considered damaging of property and carry a fine.

The damaging of public property can even lead to a jail sentence between eight days and one year. Further articles of the penal code specify up to three years in prison for damaging of foreign property.

Teenagers are not exempt from the consequences of their actions and could face a youth court, as well as having to pay for any damage caused.

Four years ago a cemetery in Berdorf was the site of serious damage, as tomb stones were smashed and graves trashed.

Police remind the public to consider their actions, especially when under the influence.