Drug offices in the Kalk focus: Raid causes a stir!

Drug offices in the Kalk focus: Raid causes a stir!

Kalk, Deutschland - In Cologne-Kalk, the police focusing on the police on June 12, 2025 led a decisive blow against the local drug scene. From 4:20 p.m., the team took control of a residential building on Buchforststrasse. The apartment of a 22-year-old suspected dealer was searched that was in a former catering business. The officers ensured impressive 600 grams of marijuana and a laptop, two cell phones, irritating gas and a three -digit cash amount. The accused was then brought to the Presidium for recognition treatment, while three other suspects were arrested at the same time-including a 21-year-old woman and two men aged 19 and 27. The search took place using a technical unit and a service dog. According to the [police.nrw] (https://polizei.nrw/Pless/schlag- against--rogenenszene-im-brennpunkt-Kalk), the investigation continues after the public prosecutor's office reacted to information on cannabis trading.

The current raid is part of a major strategy for the police that has initiated over 170 investigation in the field of narcotics crime since March alone. During this time, more than 3.5 kilograms of drugs as well as 55 weapons and dangerous items were secured.

high crime burden

The raid is not an exception. Already on July 27, the Cologne police, together with the city administration, customs and the riot police, carried out another comprehensive raid in Kalk. Here, 131 people and 9 vehicles were checked, and there were seven searches in five apartments and two cafés to enforce seven searches. A 29-year-old and alleged drug dealer was arrested in his Audi, in which more than 16,000 euros in cash was found. The suspect is faced with a custody command for gang -oriented drug trafficking. In the searched premises, not only drugs, but also a pistol with 263 shot ammunition and burglary tools were ensured, which illustrates the dimensions of the problem. According to [koeln.polizei.nrw] (https://koeln.polizei.nrw/artikel/razzia-im-brennpunkt-kalk balance) founded on extensive investigations, the raid was a reaction to the high crime burden in this part of the city, which is particularly affected by narcotics and ownership offenses.

The statistical situation in Germany underlines the urgency of these measures. According to statista.com, over 347,000 drug crime cases were registered in 2023, which represents an increase compared to the previous year. The focus is particularly on cannabis, which has been partially legalized since April 1, 2024. Nevertheless, the cases of illegal trade remain a central topic, and 55,500 drug trade offenses were recorded alone last year. It is expected that the dangerous machinations of the drug scene will continue to be contained by continuous police work.

In view of the serious location and the multitude of drug cases in Kalkreich districts, the police presence and determination to tackle this problem is essential. It is to be hoped that the use of the police will bear fruits in the long term and improve the quality of life in lime.