Gigantic drug battle: 1,487 cannabis plants in Munich!

Gigantic drug battle: 1,487 cannabis plants in Munich!

Aschheim, Deutschland - A 64-year-old from the Munich district is suspected of having operated illegal trade in cannabis plants. As the PNP , the police ensured a total of 1,487 cannabis plants in November 2024. At the time of the searches, the suspect operations three shops, two of them in Munich and one in Aschheim.

These searches took place on May 22, 2025 and led to an extensive find. The majority of the plants were discovered in the main camp in Aschheim, with the plants in the size of a few centimeters to vary up to one meter. The officers also secured extensive data and electronic devices. Criminal proceedings for an unauthorized trade in cannabis were initiated against the sales staff present, with a total of twelve people affected, but they remain at large.

Investigations and legal backgrounds

The investigation into this case was conducted by the Commissioner 83, and the evaluation of the data seized data is expected to take longer. This extensive raid is part of a broader effort by the Bavarian police to combat illegal cannabis trade, especially at a time when the Cannabis Act has been entered in force on April 1, 2024, the handling of cannabis is allowed under certain conditions. However, this law contains strict regulations and limits, especially for the protection of children and adolescents.

The Bavarian police repeatedly emphasized that despite the new regulations, consumption and possession of cannabis remains unpunished if the statutory provisions are not met. Especially for minors, cannabis consumption represents significant health risks, including possible disorders of brain development and mental illnesses.

Current police operations

While the investigation into the cannabis trade continues, there were also further arrests in the Munich region. On May 25, 2025, a 45-year-old was arrested in Ramersdorf after an attempted break-in after he was observed when an apartment door was opened. In addition, three men (40, 41 and 37 years old) were arrested and then released due to attempted departure of a parking machine in Ludwigsvorstadt.

On the same day, there were also arrests in other parts of the city, for example in exhibitionist actions in Milbertshofen and Putzbrunn. The police inform the fact that all suspects have been released after processing and the investigation continues to run. These incidents illustrate the broad work of the police to ensure security in the community and to react to various crimes. In addition, the demand for information about drugs and its dangers on the website of the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Center for Health Education remains relevant.