Raid in Brandenburg: Drug gang arrested - ten kilos of drugs secured!

Raid in Brandenburg: Drug gang arrested - ten kilos of drugs secured!

In a significant blow to drug trafficking, the police arrested several members of a suspected drug gang in Berlin and Beelitz last week. This reports rbb24 . The arrests concerned a total of four suspects, including three men and a woman between the ages of 40 and 54. Two of the arrested men are currently in custody.

The police carried out apartment searches in the two cities, in which extensive evidence was ensured. A total of around ten kilograms of drugs were ensured, including cocaine, cannabis and crystal meth. In addition, the officers found several thousand euros in cash, cell phones and material production. These arrests are part of a comprehensive strategy of the law enforcement authorities to take action against increasing drug crime.

context for drug crime

Drug crime is a serious problem in Germany that affects both society and the health of the population. According to Statista , around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded in the police in 2023, which corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous year. The decline in cannabis cases is particularly striking, which, according to the partial legalization on April 1, 2024, still make up over 90 percent of cases, but decrease slightly.

In the same year, around 55,500 drug trade offenses were also registered, with cannabis again being the most common substance. The illegal drug trafficking is primarily an important area of ​​organized crime and is often operated by international smuggling skos. The number of drug deaths has increased in recent years and reached around 2,230 cases in 2023. The dangers from long -term damage to health caused by excessive drug use are a great health and social problem.

reactions and future measures

The recently carried out raids and arrests illustrate the serious approach of the authorities in dealing with drug crime, as well as Tag24 reported. The police in Brandenburg and other federal states are determined to take further measures to resolve the drug problem.