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Drug trafficking in Cologne: family arrested, millions in sight!
Mülheim focus group discovers drug stash in Cologne: family members arrested for illegal trafficking, significant drug discovery.
Drug trafficking in Cologne: family arrested, millions in sight!
On Sunday afternoon, November 9th, the Mülheim focus group discovered a sizeable drug stash in an apartment on Knauffstrasse in Cologne. The officers had previously become aware when they observed three occupants of a suspicious vehicle going into the apartment building. During a subsequent vehicle check, the police found 15 grams of marijuana.
There was then an extensive seizure in the apartment itself: the investigators seized over 3 kg of cannabis, around 240 g of hashish, more than 30 g of cocaine, 12 joints and almost 20,000 euros of alleged deal money. A family of three, consisting of a 27-year-old, a 36-year-old and a 54-year-old, are now accused of illegal drug trafficking and a criminal case has been opened.
Drug deal targeted by police
It was only on Friday evening, November 7th, that an on-site team noticed a suspected drug dealer during a restaurant inspection. The 26-year-old had around 80 g of cannabis, around 5 g of crack and more than 1,400 euros in cash with him. A search of his apartment in Cologne-Ehrenfeld uncovered additional bags of cannabis as well as small amounts of ecstasy and cocaine.
Drug crime in North Rhine-Westphalia remains a serious problem. In 2022, 70,510 cases were recorded, while in 2023 this number increased to about 73,917. According to Statista, around 55,500 drug trafficking offenses were recorded in Germany in the same year, with cannabis being the most common substance. The proportion of cannabis cases is falling slightly, but is still over 90 percent.
A look at the numbers
In 2023, around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded in Germany, an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. In particular, the number of male suspects in North Rhine-Westphalia rose from 49,610 to 51,099, while the proportion of foreign suspects also rose from 16,655 to 18,722.
- 2022: 70.510 registrierte Drogenfälle
- 2023: 73.917 registrierte Drogenfälle
- Drogentote 2023: ca. 2.230 deutschlandweit
The high numbers highlight the challenges police face in combating drug-related crime. Despite these efforts, drug trafficking remains a central part of organized crime and street crime, which not only affects society but also poses health risks to the population.
Our city of Cologne continues to face these challenges. It is up to all of us to be vigilant and work towards a safe environment. Ultimately, it's about maintaining the quality of life in our community.