Drug scanner & weapon alarm: Police grabs 21-year-olds in Cologne-Kalk!

Drug scanner & weapon alarm: Police grabs 21-year-olds in Cologne-Kalk!

Köln-Kalk, Deutschland - An incident in Cologne-Kalk recently attracted the police's attention. On June 16, 2025, the team of the Kalk focus team arrested a 21-year-old man near a kiosk. This happened around 7:45 p.m. when the officers discovered a invited Glock 19 including magazine and several full -coat storey floors in his shoulder bag during a check. A complex weapon situation that did not remain unnoticed, since the man was known in the past for violations of the Sprensing Act.  ksta.de brought.

But the matter didn't stay with the weapon. When searching the home of the arrested, the investigators also found testosterone, which led to a complaint about violations of the Medicinal Products Act and the Anti-Doping Act. It is clear that the topics of drug and arms crime in Cologne are not new. Statista points out that around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded in 2023, while cannabis is still the most common substance.

drug situation in Cologne

Drug crime is a serious problem that can be observed not only in Cologne, but also nationwide. The consumption of illegal drugs represents a serious health risk, and the number of drug deaths rose to around 2,230 in 2023. Cases appear again and again in which drugs are offered in larger quantities, often accompanied by armed conflicts. KStA.de Also reports of other controls in Cologne, in which several drug dealers flew up, which indicates that the police urgently need to stay on the ball to keep the situation under control.

Another incident that illustrates the complexity of the security situation in Cologne occurred on Würzburger Straße, where a one -hand knife was ensured during a check. This led to a criminal complaint about a violation of the weapons law. When checking a vehicle on Rolshover Strasse, a 21-year-old driver introduced himself with an Iraqi driver's license, which, however, had no valid EU driver's license and whose vehicle was also not insured.

police control measures

The Cologne police conduct regular controls to master the drug and weapon situation in the city. A total of 66 people were checked around the Stadtgarten and Wiener Platz in a very short time and four threats were carried out. Among other things, civilians secured cannabis sales units and determined against alleged drug dealers. In the city center, around 40 personal checks were also carried out, in which narcotics were ensured and various criminal charges, such as because of drug trade.

The security situation in Cologne requires an open ear and quick measures. The police are planning to continue to counteract the increasing trend of drug crime and gun ownership. The police NRW offers information and support for all weapons law to ensure the security in the city.