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16-year-old on e-scooter: cannabis and knife found by police!
A 16-year-old in Schwerin was caught with cannabis and a knife while riding an e-scooter, and the police are now investigating.
16-year-old on e-scooter: cannabis and knife found by police!
A 16-year-old teenager was stopped on his e-scooter on Hamburger Allee in Schwerin and is now suspected of dealing in cannabis. He was checked during a traffic stop by police who had indications that he was under the influence of drugs. When searching the young person, the officers not only found cannabis products in the double-digit gram range, but also an illegal knife. Possession of cannabis is expressly prohibited for people under the age of 18 according to the Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG), which doesn't make the young man's situation any easier. The police then initiated criminal proceedings. After the necessary measures, the young person was finally handed over to his legal guardians. The Schwerin criminal police are now taking care of further investigations.
But what does all this mean for dealing with cannabis, especially for young people? With the legalization of the consumption of non-medical cannabis on April 1, 2024, the legal situation has changed, but the requirements for people under 18 remain stringent. bundesgesundheitsministerium.de points out that cannabis consumption poses health and social risks that can particularly affect children, adolescents and young adults (12 to 25 years old). The federal government has therefore launched an educational campaign that aims to strengthen youth protection and educate people about the dangers of consumption. This also includes information for caregivers such as parents, grandparents, teachers and trainers.
Legal framework
A look at the legal aspects shows that the criminal law assessment of cannabis trafficking continues to be based on the principles of the Narcotics Act (BtMG). As ferner-alsdorf.de explains, the Federal Court of Justice states in a decision of May 15, 2024 that the concept of trading under the KCanG is to be equated with that in the BtMG. Trading is already considered complete when a serious offer to sell or deliver is made, regardless of whether buyers show interest or not. This means that even seemingly harmless actions can have serious legal consequences, especially for minors.
This event surrounding young people in Schwerin not only highlights the challenges in implementing the KCanG, but also shows that the legally enshrined protective measures for young people must be taken seriously. The police have already taken action in this case; Now it remains to be seen how the criminal police and the courts will handle the case. Given the ongoing discussions surrounding cannabis consumption in Germany, the coming weeks and months are likely to be exciting in this area.