Crack drug use at Leopoldplatz in Berlin is increasing: A report from the perspective of a concerned resident

Crack drug use at Leopoldplatz in Berlin is increasing: A report from the perspective of a concerned resident

According to a report by www.tagesspiegel.de, Sven Dittrich, a fleawit dealer in Berlin, is concerned about the increasing drug scene and neglect on Leopoldplatz in the Wedding district. This development also seems to be repeated in other parts of Germany, such as the Frankfurt Bahnhofsviertel, in the Ruhr area and near the Hamburg Central Station. The consumption of crack and other hard drugs in public space increases, which also leads to growing uncertainty in the city. In Berlin there are other places in addition to Leopoldplatz that have similar problems as Görlitzer Park in Kreuzberg and the Kottbusser Tor. In response to the situation on Leopoldplatz, the Café Leo was opened, which is supposed to serve as a place for residents, families with children and those seeking help. Even if there is no simple solution to these problems, committed citizens and business people try to counter the misery. However, there is a challenge to find effective solutions in order to contain the drug scene and the neglect in the quarter concerned. One thing is certain: the situation requires a broader discussion and measures at urban and political level to counter these growing problems.