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Drug raid in Cotta: 38-year-old arrested with methamphetamine
A 38-year-old drug dealer was arrested in Dresden on July 3, 2025. Over 30 grams of meth and cash seized.
Drug raid in Cotta: 38-year-old arrested with methamphetamine
On Thursday, July 3, 2025, a suspected drug dealer was arrested in the Cotta district of Dresden. The police took the opportunity late on Wednesday evening to confront the 38-year-old German. During the search, officers found more than 30 grams of methamphetamine as well as a mid-three-digit amount of cash in small bills. The drugs were seized and the arrested man is now under investigation for illicit trafficking in narcotics, as Sächsische.de reported.
But what is actually behind this incident? Problems with drugs are not new in Saxony. According to the fourth Saxon drug and addiction report, which examines the period from 2017 to 2021, it is particularly striking that around 420,000 people aged 15 to 64 had problematic alcohol consumption in the last twelve months. These figures make it clear that not only illegal substances, but also alcohol is a big issue in the region. Over 50 percent of counseling cases in Saxon addiction counseling and treatment centers can be attributed to alcohol-related disorders. The first use of substances often occurs before the age of 14, which poses a particular challenge to prevention, as lpr.sachsen.de states.
Prevention and support
However, there is a certain degree of hope: the Saxon addiction support system is well developed and offers numerous support options. Despite regional differences in care, there are initiatives aimed at improving support for people with addiction problems. An example of this is the mobile prevention project “GLÜCK SUCHT DICH”, which regional specialists successfully implement to help those affected with addiction.
In the current situation, however, it is important not only to keep an eye on the police, but also to shed light on preventive measures. Information about traffic accidents, missing person reports and other crimes is always up to date and can be viewed at the Dresden Police Department. If you would like to contact the individual police stations, you can find relevant contact details to get in touch with the local authorities at dnn.de.
In summary, it can be said that the combination of repressive measures against drug trafficking and active prevention projects offers a promising approach to combat drug-related problems in Saxony in the long term.