Chaos in Cologne-Kalk: Police confiscate drugs, weapons and 2,600 euros!

Chaos in Cologne-Kalk: Police confiscate drugs, weapons and 2,600 euros!

In the Kalk district of Cologne, the police carried out an impressive operation last week in which not only drugs, but also significant amounts of money and dangerous items were seized. This Thursday, June 26, 2025, law enforcement officers responded at around 2:10 p.m. after a drug dealer was discovered near the Fuldaer Straße tram stop. The suspect, 22 years old, tried to escape but was quickly apprehended. Around 900 euros in cash, 50 grams of cannabis and two new cell phones came to light. This reports Express.

The comprehensive check included a total of 79 people, 12 of whom were sent off. The officials particularly focused on the restaurants on Kalk-Mülheimer Straße. During the inspection, they found ten plastic bowls containing untaxed shisha tobacco as well as 150 grams of cannabis and 50 grams of hashish. Comprehensive criminal proceedings have already been initiated here Blue light MYK.

From shoplifting to weapons crimes

The arrest of a suspected shoplifter was also interesting. The 44-year-old was caught after an attempted pursuit as he tried to squeeze between a patrol car and a parked car. When the police searched his backpack, they found the stolen goods, which quickly put him behind bars. The finds also included a one-handed knife that was ready to hand and was seized from a 56-year-old BMW driver, who also insulted the officers. A telescopic baton was also discovered in a VW Polo in which a 53-year-old was driving. Both men now have to answer for violations of the weapons law.

Another notable incident occurred during the check of a 42-year-old Bulgarian who was driving with a new Cypriot driving license. However, he had been registered in Germany for several years, which led the police to file charges against him and the vehicle owner. Such incidents highlight the ongoing challenges facing the Cologne police.

Cologne's crime statistics in focus

The events in Kalk are in the context of a nationwide decline in crime of 1.7% in 2024, which is primarily due to the partial legalization of cannabis. Despite drug-related crime falling by 34.2%, current statistics show a 1.5% increase in violent crime and a worrying increase in the number of suspected children and young people. This suggests that despite declining numbers in Germany as a whole, locally specific problems such as drug offenses and weapons offenses continue to be very popular, explains the police crime statistics, which are available on the website of BKA is visible.

The Cologne police will remain vigilant and plan further operations to curb crime in the districts. With so many activities previously documented in Kalk, it remains to be seen how the situation will develop further. However, the information suggests an urgent need for targeted measures to increase residents' sense of security and effectively prevent future crimes.