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Major inspection in Dresden: 18-year-old caught selling drugs!
On October 9, 2025, the police in Dresden checked a suspected drug dealer on Prager Strasse.
Major inspection in Dresden: 18-year-old caught selling drugs!
On October 9, 2025, the police in Dresden carried out a large-scale check on Prager Strasse, during which an 18-year-old suspected drug dealer was arrested. The young man was seen red-handed selling marijuana to a buyer. When searching the suspect, the officers also found several cannabis products packaged ready for sale, which clearly indicate trafficking. The investigation against him is now based on a violation of the new consumer cannabis law ( MDR ).
The police were supported in this operation by the riot police and the special “inner city” investigation group. A total of 28 police officers were on duty to ensure that the check was carried out thoroughly. In addition to the 18-year-old, a 24-year-old stateless man was also arrested for carrying prescription medication without a valid prescription. This led to a complaint against him under the Medicines Act.
Legal framework for the cannabis trade
The Consumer Cannabis Act (KCanG), which created new regulations for the handling of cannabis in Germany, remains a hot topic. Although the law has been liberalized in many areas, the illicit trafficking of cannabis remains strictly punishable. A decision by the Federal Court of Justice, issued on October 29, 2024, made it clear that the KCanG can be applied if it is more favorable for the defendant. The penalties under the KCanG are lower than under the Narcotics Act (BtMG), but unauthorized trading remains an offense that requires individual case assessments ( Lawyer Lott ).
The law provides for a prison sentence of up to three years or a fine for trafficking. For larger amounts, the punishment can range from three months to five years in prison. It is important to know that the legal framework in Germany varies regionally, which leads to stricter prosecutions in some federal states such as Bavaria than in more liberal cities such as Hamburg or Berlin.
A decreased black market share
Fortunately, current statistics show that the legal cannabis market in Germany will have reached a volume of 1.2 billion euros in 2024. This has led to a decline of around 30% in criminal proceedings for illicit trading. Interestingly, around 65% of these cases end in a dismissal or a warning. While the black market share has fallen and is now at 40%, it is crucial that the legal framework continues to be adjusted and monitored.
The last check on Prager Strasse impressively shows that the police in Dresden are taking decisive action against illegal drug deals. Whether with or without the new law, the fight against illegal trafficking remains a central task of the security authorities in order to ensure public safety.