Proof of drugstore in Cologne-Mülheim arrested: man cuts bags!

Proof of drugstore in Cologne-Mülheim arrested: man cuts bags!

Frankfurter Straße Ecke Elisabeth-Breuer-Straße, 51063 Köln, Deutschland - A alleged drug dealer was arrested on July 19, 2025 in Cologne-Mülheim. The 46-year-old man was observed by the police as he cut small plastic bags in a group of people. There was a white powder next to him that indicated drugs. During the check, the police found small quantities of cocaine and crack in cellophane bags and plastic cans, as well as prescription medication, presumed deal money, a button telephone, a notebook, two knives, a scissors and an irritant sprayer. Based on his prehistory in connection with narcotics offenses, the suspect is now shown to a judge, as t-online.de

The incident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on Frankfurter Strasse, corner of Elisabeth-Breuer-Straße. When asked by the officials, the man said that he did not know that the powder found was drugs. This throws a shocking light on drug crime in the region, which, despite the overall decline in crimes, has continued to achieve worrying extent. According to the Cologne crime statistics in 2023, a total of 145,939 crimes were reported in Cologne and Leverkusen, about 4,000 fewer than in the previous year. However, violent crime continues to increase, with an average of 17 acts of violence per day and an all -time high for knife attacks. Within these worrying developments, drug gangs are particularly active and show increasing unrest, which is visible, among other things, by explosions and shots, so [ksta.de] (https://www.ksta.de/koelner/koelner-Kriminalstatistik-2024-weniger-aber-aber-steigende-gewalt-get

drug crime in focus

The police have announced that it will strengthen their presence on hotspots to combat drug crime. This happens not only in response to the increasing illegal trade activities, which can also be observed in marijuana and cocaine, but also with regard to the steadily increasing acts of violence. A significant proportion of crimes were particularly recorded in Cologne city center and in lime, while lighter crimes such as bicycle thefts are declining.

With a new 10-point plan of the police, which includes the establishment of weapons ban zones, an attempt is made to counteract the increase in crimes. Observations of the past few months show that younger male people in particular are involved in violent clashes - a trend that causes great concern.