Cologne police strike: Drug raid causes a stir in the city center!

Cologne police strike: Drug raid causes a stir in the city center!

In the Cologne city center, extensive focus controls of the police took place on Wednesday, June 11th. The focus was particularly on the Baumstrasse and the Neumarkt, where the civilian and uniform officers wanted to act against narcotics crime and violations of order. The measures should also serve to strengthen public security and to set a sign against drug trafficking, such as KSTA .

The controls showed several abnormalities. A 35-year-old man could be observed who handed over a 46-year-old to Bubbles with cocaine in Baumstrasse. A 30-year-old man also noticed at the Cecilia monastery, in which heroin was secured. Another 25-year-old suspect was observed in Spinnmühlengasse during alleged drug sales. During his search, heroin and cash were found in the typical terms. In addition, the investigators discovered a stolen bike nearby. Criminal charges were made for all arrested. The investigation continues.

The basics of drug crime

Drug crime in Germany is a serious problem that affects not only the big cities but also rural regions. According to Statista

The role of North Rhine-Westphalia is particularly striking because it is used as a transit country for drugs, with drugs often get into the country from the Netherlands. The LKA NRW has ensured worrying amounts of drugs, especially cocaine with high purity content. Here it becomes clear that the availability of drugs, be it due to street sales or on the Internet, is high. During drug trafficking on the Internet, also on the Darknet, is increasingly being used for mailing, which is due to the flourishing online trade, such as the Police NRW emphasized

The social problem

The increasing numbers of drug deaths in Germany are alarming. With around 2,230 drug deaths in 2023, the problem is a serious social and health concern. Many of these dead suffer from long -term damage to health due to excessive drug use. In Bremen in particular, the rate is the highest of almost 5 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, which also puts the region under pressure.

The current controls in Cologne city center are a step in the right direction to meet these challenges. But there is still a lot - it becomes clear that a holistic approach that also includes preventive measures and information is necessary to fundamentally oppose drug crime.