Shots in Cologne-Kalk: Drug war causes fear in the neighborhood!

Shots in Cologne-Kalk: Drug war causes fear in the neighborhood!

In the early Sunday morning, Cologne was again shaken by shocking incidents. At least four shots on an apartment building fell in lime. Fortunately, there were no injuries, but the police found bullet holes in the front door and four cartridges in front of the building. A parked car was damaged by a foray shot. The perpetrator escaped in a white car with a panoramic roof and BM license plate. The police are urgently looking for witnesses to bring light to this dangerous matter. According to Radio Erft , a clear connection to similar incidents in the recent past cannot be ruled out, since the criminal police also incorporate this indication of their investigations.

lime and drug crime

The connection between this incident and the continuing conflicts under drug gangs in lime is particularly alarming. Experts suspect that the shots are part of a business power struggle within organized crime. The city of Cologne has repeatedly struggled with reports on shots and explosions in recent months. Especially near Wesseling, where a similar incident took place a week and a half ago, references to the rocker milieu are suspected. Drug trade remains a significant risk to society, as statistics on drug crime show.

In 2023, around 347,000 drug criminal cases were recorded in Germany, which means an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. Urban areas such as Cologne are particularly affected, where the police are often faced with challenges that arise from illegal drug trafficking and the associated acts of violence. According to Statista , about 55,500 of these cases were drug trade offenses, whereby cannabis is still the most important substance.

increasing drug problem

The situation in the drug milieu not only has criminal dimensions, but also has a negative effect on the health of society. The consumption of illegal drugs is a serious problem that presents the community with major challenges. In 2023 there were around 2,230 drug deaths in Germany, which often died of long -term damage to health due to excessive drug use. The number of unreported cases could be significantly higher, since many affected people suffer from hidden.

With a view to the latest shots in Kalk, the question arises as to how the police and the city administration can continue to stop this spiral of violence. The citizens in particular are in demand to be vigilant and pass on information about suspicious activities. According to the police, the call to help is more urgent than ever to ensure security in Cologne. There is only hope if the community holds together and fights against these threats.