Drug scene in Ehrenfeld: residents alarmed - escalate problems!
Drug scene in Ehrenfeld: residents alarmed - escalate problems!
In Cologne-Ehrenfeld, it is boiling: the residents are very concerned about the increasing drug scene, which is increasingly open to the public. Recent reports show that residents from the district are alerted and urgently search for solutions. Around 250 to 300 people recently attended an information evening in the St. Joseph church, in which district mayor Volker Spelthann and representative of KVB, regulatory office and police discussed the Situation. [Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger] (https://www.ksta.de/koeln/ehrenfeld/drogenenszenezenfeld- Inshernfeld- Discussive-Ueber-Ueber-and-Loesungen-1064699) reports that many citizens draw attention to the problems in their neighborhood.
The observation of a father whose daughter was attacked in front of the local church is particularly alarming. In addition, parents find that they can no longer bring their children into the opposite kindergarten, which increases the concerns within the families. The playgrounds in Wahlenstraße and Philippstrasse are also no longer certain, since drug trafficking and consumption take place here. Residents even reported drug addicts who openly make doses on power boxes. T-Online emphasizes that many people take care of the aggressive presence of addicts.The effects on public life
The proportions of the problem cannot be overlooked: strong smells to urine and faeces shape the space around the church and the subway station "Körnerstraße". Reports of naked people and public sexual acts increase the feeling of danger and discomfort among residents. Gastronomy Marcus Wirtz describes the increasingly neglected conditions in Klarastraße. According to social worker Stefan Lehmann from the health department, the growing crack consumption could be the reason why drug addicts move to Ehrenfeld. Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger emphasizes that the increase in drug reports and complaints can no longer be ignored.
In addition to these immediate challenges, Florian Westerhausen from the regulatory office warns that the 386 focus controls currently carried out can no longer be intensified as there are no personnel. Nevertheless, police inspector Mareike de Valck emphasizes that the police will intervene accordingly in the event of crimes. It is repeated by experts to refrain from donating money or meals to addicts, since this could only reinforce the situation [t-online] (https://www.t-online.de/region/koeln/id_100814798/koeln-ehrenfeld-sorgens-sorgen-sorg-wegThe way forward
In order to address the challenges, the district mayor plans other public events that are intended to promote the dialogue between residents and the authorities. The concerns of the honor fields are entirely justified, especially since the discussion about a long -term presence of the drug scene in the district remains relevant. It is important to observe both the safety of the residents and the well -being of the dependent. It remains to be seen whether the situation can be changed with repressive or social measures. An attentive accompaniment of drug help and security forces is essential to solve the problems sustainably [https://nachrichten.idw-online.de/2020/10/13/umgang-in-der-oeffentheit-welche-hergen--fuer-die-sicherheit-in-stated).
A lot is at stake, and the residents hope that solutions will be found as soon as possible to make their street and quarter worth living again. The discussion has opened and it remains to be seen which measures are taken and how effective they will be.
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