Drug discovery during inspection: suspended sentence for Polish dealer!

Drug discovery during inspection: suspended sentence for Polish dealer!

A routine traffic check near Marwitz on March 3, 2020 caused a stir. Two Polish citizens were stopped, and what the officers discovered made people sit up and take notice: in the backpack of one of the men, David K., they found around 100 grams of cannabis and 50 grams of cocaine. Not only did he live in Germany, but he also spoke German fluently and had worked as a foreman in logistics companies. Despite his professional qualifications, David K. fought against the shadows of his past - he used to be a drug addict and had broken off contact with the dealer scene in order to start a new life.

However, his current living situation is not easy: David K. lives in Wansleben near Magdeburg and is looking for work. He is burdened with high debts, including due to unpaid rent for Polish workers placed there. During a search of the apartment, the investigators not only found more drugs, but also fine dealer material such as precision scales and crashers. According to his confession in court, he accepted the allegations to some extent.

The trial and the verdict

On July 14, 2025, he finally stood before the Oranienburg lay judge's court. David K.'s accomplice is being tried in a separate case. In Germany, possession of drugs, even in small quantities, is prohibited and is subject to strict criminal law, as stated in the Narcotics Act (BtMG). The public prosecutor requested a prison sentence of one year and four months, which could be suspended. There was also a fine of 1,500 euros.

David K.'s defense attorney made it clear that the fine was not justified given his client's existing debts. The court ultimately decided to impose a prison sentence of one year and four months, of which three months are considered to have already been served. In addition, a probation period of three years was set, while no additional monetary requirement was required.

Background and consequences of drug possession

In Germany, the handling of drugs is regulated by the BtMG, which covers both natural and synthetic drugs. When it comes to small amounts of soft drugs, such as cannabis, there are factors that can influence prosecution. The proceedings are often stopped if those affected do not have a criminal record. However, the situation is different for serious offenses - possession of narcotics can have serious legal consequences, especially if the offense is repeated.

A look at the legal framework shows that possession of drugs can have an impact on driving licenses and other areas of life, especially in the case of hard drugs. People who are in conflict with the law regarding drugs are well advised to contact a criminal law specialist - this will often save them from being summoned by the police.

For further information on drug use and prevention strategies, those interested can view the most recently published REITOX annual report 2024 on the website of the German Observatory for Drugs and Drug Addiction. This provides a comprehensive overview of developments and measures in the area of ​​illegal drugs and is available at dbdd.de available.

Further details about the legal consequences of drug possession can be found at fachanwalt.de, where the basic legal framework is clearly explained.

What happened to David K. is part of a larger problem that affects society and has triggered far-reaching discussions about drugs, their consumption and the measures to combat them.

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