Drug raid: Police secured 6 kg of dealer goods in Gotha and Waltershausen!

Drug raid: Police secured 6 kg of dealer goods in Gotha and Waltershausen!

In the night of July 4, there was a massive use of the criminal police in Gotha and Waltershausen, which against suspicious judges that are involved in drug trafficking. According to Oscar on Friday support groups of the riot police and the State Criminal Police Office Thuringia appeared to provide the investigation.

As part of this investigation, three men aged 28 and 37 from the Gotha district were the focus of the police. The search ended with an impressive security: around 2.2 kg cocaine, 3.5 kg marijuana and 700 g hashish were confiscated. Two of the arrested 28-year-olds now expect a stay in a correctional facility, during the third suspect is still being investigated.

drug crime in focus

drug crime is an ever increasing problem and includes a variety of crimes that are regulated in the Narcotics Act (BTMG). The topic is not only relevant locally, but also a burning topic at the federal level. Statista reports that in Germany around 347,000 drug crime cases were registered, which corresponds to an increase of two percent compared to the previous year. Over 90 percent of these cases could be assigned to cannabis, which has been partially legal under certain conditions since April 2024.

The problem is, however, more profound, because around 55,500 drug trade offenses were recorded in 2023 alone, with cannabis as the main player. In the course of this, around 45,300 suspects were determined, more than half of whom are German nationality. The creeping increase in the drug deaths, which were around 2,230 in 2023, underlines the urgency with which this topic must be addressed. The dangers of drug use are diverse and do not stop at the health situation of consumers.

prevention and help important

In view of these worrying statistics, as they are treated in Social theory , it is crucial to operate. The company faces the challenge of finding paths to clarify the population about the risks and long -term damage to drug use. The variability of drugs and their health risks requires comprehensive information and support for those affected.

Overall, the incident in Gotha and Waltershausen shows that combating drug crime and awareness of drug problems are of enormous importance. It remains to be seen how the following legal steps will be against the suspects and what other measures are taken to get the drug maver under control.