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Shock raid in Verden: drugs and weapons from suspected dealers!
On June 19, 2025, the police carried out raids in Achim and Langwedel and confiscated weapons and drugs. Three men were arrested.
Shock raid in Verden: drugs and weapons from suspected dealers!
Extensive police operations have caused a stir in the Verden region of Lower Saxony. Again star Reportedly, police forces searched several buildings in Achim and Langwedel in the early hours of the morning. The operation, which also involved special forces and sniffer dogs, was aimed at three men aged 35, 36 and 44 who are suspected of dealing in drugs on a large scale.
A significant amount of weapons, drugs and cash were seized during the searches. The total of the confiscated assets climbs to over 100,000 euros, which provides an insight into the dimensions of the alleged drug business. A suspect was temporarily arrested and will be brought before a magistrate the next day Weser courier described in detail.
Background to the raid
The Verden/Osterholz police station has been conducting its investigations for some time. The suspicion of trafficking in narcotics in large quantities is supported by evidence collected during the operation. Drug crime remains an important area of organized crime in Germany. According to data from Statista Around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded by the police in Germany in 2023, an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year.
In this context, drug trafficking is becoming increasingly explosive. Of the crimes recorded, around 55,500 cases were drug trafficking offenses, with cannabis still being the most important substance. While the partial legalization of cannabis in April 2024 will spark new discussions in parts of society, the number of unreported drug crimes remains high.
Health consequences and social challenges
It is clear that the consumption of illegal drugs is a major health and social problem. The number of drug-related deaths in Germany rose to around 2,230 last year. They probably die mostly from long-term health problems caused by excessive drug consumption. The urgency of an action-oriented approach becomes particularly clear in cities like Bremen, where the number of drug-related deaths is highest at almost five cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
This raid once again highlights the ongoing challenges in the fight against drug-related crime, which the Central Criminal Intelligence Service continues to shed light on. The investigation is ongoing and the police expect the latest measures to provide valuable information in order to put a stop to such activities.