Police Cologne strikes: 53-year-old arrested as a drug dealer!
Police Cologne strikes: 53-year-old arrested as a drug dealer!
On Thursday evening, there was a arrest in a restaurant on Lustheider Straße in the Vingst district of Cologne, which beats in the city of Hohe waves. The Cologne police arrested a 53-year-old man as a suspected drug dealer. This reports t-online . During the search of his vehicle and apartment, not only different drugs were secured, but also cash that is considered a suspected deal money. The drugs include cocaine, MDMA and hashish. Another exciting discovery was a jumping knife that was also confiscated.
This incident is part of a comprehensive control campaign by the Kalk focus, in which a total of 45 people have been checked. In addition to the arrest of the 53-year-old, other references were also necessary, a total of three people had to leave the location. The police make it clear once again that it is decisive against drug crime, which is a serious problem in the city.
further arrests in Cologne
In recent years, drug crime in Germany has increased overall. According to Statista, around 347,000 cases of drug crime were registered in 2023, which corresponds to an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. It is particularly striking that the majority, about 208,000 cases, affects cannabis, whose use has been partially legal since April 1, 2024. Despite this legalization, cannabis still remains the most frequently traded drug So Statista .
drug situation in Cologne and Germany
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| Ort | Lustheider Straße, Köln, Deutschland |
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