Drug raid in Cotta: 38-year-old arrested with methamphetamines

Drug raid in Cotta: 38-year-old arrested with methamphetamines

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, a suspected drug dealer was arrested in the Cotta district in Dresden. The police had taken the opportunity late Wednesday evening to put the 38-year-old German. During the search, the officials found more than 30 grams of methamphetamines and an average three -digit cash amount in small bills. The drugs have been ensured, and against the arrested running, an investigation into the unauthorized trade in narcotics, such 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 noticeable that around 420,000 people aged 15 to 64 had problematic alcohol consumption in the past twelve months. These figures make it clear that not only illegal substances, but also alcohol is a big topic in the region. Over 50 percent of advisory cases in Saxon addiction and treatment points are to be attributed to alcohol -related disorders. The initial consumption of substances is often already before the age of 14, which is particularly challenging the prevention, such as [lpr.sachsen.de] (https://www.lpr.sachsen.de/4-saechsischer-drogen-und--- unduchtbericht-VeroFFECTIONST-7607.html).

prevention and support

However, there is a certain level of hope: the Saxon addiction aid system is well developed and offers numerous support options. Despite regional differences in care, there are initiatives that aim to improve support for people with addiction problems. An example of this is the mobile prevention project "Happiness is looking for you", which successfully implement regional specialists to help those affected from addiction.