Drug trip to Mallorca: German steals trucks and causes chaos

Drug trip to Mallorca: German steals trucks and causes chaos

Mercapalma, Mallorca, Spanien - In Mallorca, a German vacationer caused a sensation when he stole a truck early in the morning and caused a disturbing chaos. According to Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger , the incident occurred near the fruit and vegetable gross market Mercapalma. The man who was dressed barefoot and only in short pants admitted to being under the influence of drugs.

The night over is said to have celebrated the holidaymaker and reported that someone mixed drugs in the drink. After stealing the truck, he raced through the streets of Palma and in the direction of Sóller with the vehicle. During his journey, he pushed against a concrete mast that threatened to fall over. The police, who finally initiated a persecution, managed to stop the man near Bunyola, around 20 kilometers north of Palma.

arrest and resistance

When he was arrested, the man showed aggressive behaviors, which is why the police were forced to captivate him with handcuffs and cable ties to secure his feet. The Mallorca Zeitung reports that the incident took place around 7.30 a.m. and the local police, civil protection and the Guardia Civil at the were involved.

The man's behavior raises questions, especially since it is assumed that he got drugs in the drug supermarket Son Banya, which is nearby. During his chaotic journey, his destination remained unknown and the officers were unable to clarify his intentions.

legal consequences

Now the German vacationer is faced with criminal proceedings for theft, threat to road traffic and resistance to state power. According to Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger it is not the first time that German vacationers in Mallorca steal large vehicles. Last year another German guest stole a wheel loader with which he also caused accidents.

How the man goes on remains unclear; There is the possibility that he has to sleep in his intoxication before he appears in court. Drug abuse among tourists is a recurring topic that is not only worrying in Mallorca, but also worldwide. Information on global trends in drug use can be found at Destatis.de