Cannabis driver in Hellendorf exposes drug problems in the district!

Cannabis driver in Hellendorf exposes drug problems in the district!

Today, November 11, 2025, there is some interesting news in Cologne that affects both local events and international developments. There was a check in the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district on Monday afternoon that caused a stir.

A 39-year-old driver of a Peugeot Partner, who came from the Czech Republic, was noticed by the officers because of the smell of cannabis in the vehicle. During the check, they discovered a plate of hashish, which led to immediate investigations for violating the consumer cannabis law and driving under the influence of drugs. This sheds light on the new challenges posed by legislation since the new cannabis law came into force in April 2024. In particular, the new THC limit of 3.5 nanograms per milliliter of blood serum represents great uncertainty for the police because there is a lack of suitable measuring devices and the illegal drug market is booming. Police and security authorities have to cope with an increased workload, although the original objectives of the legislation to combat the black market have not yet been achieved. Ralf Kusterer from the DPolG states that the fight against organized crime is extremely difficult, while Alexander Poitz from the GdP warns of an increase in drug tourism because many foreign visitors assume that cannabis is completely legal in Germany. The law is therefore up for review, which is due in autumn 2025.

Sporting events in the city

As the city prepares for a major sporting event, authorities must also deal with the challenges of new drug legislation. Although drug restrictions are a hotly debated topic, local sport remains a positive aspect to look forward to. In a year full of change, it is clear that there is a lot in flux both in the rules and in the everyday lives of the people of Cologne.

For more details about the police operation in Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains you can Visit Sächsische.de. Information about the Corrida de Reis can be found at SportingNews. Most recently, there is a comprehensive analysis of the legal situation at Verkehrsrundschau.