Shock in Riesa: fight, injured and drugs in the game!

Shock in Riesa: fight, injured and drugs in the game!

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, an incident occurred in Riesa that attracted the attention of the police and the public. In a house on Stendaler Strasse there was a fight in which two 19-year-old and an 18-year-old were involved. The whole ended with a serious injury to a 27-year-old and another attack on a 36-year-old who was attacked with a bottle. This reports the Saxon .

The police found two of the suspects clip bags with cannabis and utensils that indicate a drug trafficking. Another suspect had a jumping knife with him. Based on this information, the investigation has already started that are directed against those involved and, among other things, for dangerous bodily harm and unauthorized trade in narcotics.

The drug problem in Germany

The incident is also skillful of the increasing problems related to drugs and youth crime in Germany. According to Statista , around 347,000 cases of drug crime were recorded in 2023, which means an increase of two percent compared to the previous year. It is particularly noteworthy that around 208,000 of these cases concerned cannabis, a substance that has been partially legal since April 1, 2024.

The current figures make it clear that the proportion of cannabis cases has been consistently high for years, although it seems slightly declining. In the area of drug trade, around 55,500 offenses were registered in 2023, of which cannabis was clearly the main substance. This shows how strong the connection between drug use and organized crime is.

public security and police

In the case of the fight in Riesa, the investigation is in full swing and the integration of security forces, as well as local police forces, plays a major role. All of these incidents should all notify, especially when it comes to the influence of drugs on youth behavior and social security.