Raid in Halle: 34 suspects arrested for internet crime!

Raid in Halle: 34 suspects arrested for internet crime!

Halle (Saale), Deutschland - in Halle (Saale) was carried out on July 2, 2025, an extensive raid that was directed against alleged internet crime and the spread of child and youth pornography. A total of 34 people, including 32 men and 2 women between the ages of 18 and 71, are suspected. The searches concerned 30 objects, both in Halle itself and in the neighboring counties, including in the Saalekreis and in the Salzland district as well as another location in Saxony. The [dubisthalle.de] (https://dubisthalle.de/34-personen-unter-unstacht-Razzien- Unterem-Halle-Saale-Wegen-Kriminalitaet-Sovie-spread-from-Kinder-and-youth porn- youth welfare office) reports of the securing of data carriers and digital storage media as part of the investigation.

This large -scale action follows a similar raid that had already taken place on March 26, 2025, in which 22 search resolutions were executed. Even then, 20 male and 2 female suspects aged 23 to 67 were affected. The [Hallespektrum.de] (https://hallespektrum.de/aktuelles/grossrazziawegen-kinderpornography-in-halle-zweundzig-Zweiundwanzig-schalluesse- Figure- Number-Riche-Festival/470097/) emphasizes that the authorities have been investigating these criminal networks for a long time. Both missions show how seriously the situation is taken when it comes to the protection of children and adolescents.

investigation and accused

The police experts report a large number of proven evidence and a look at further violations. During the latest raids, violations of the Weapons Act, the Narcotics Act and the Residence Act were found, among other things. Three cases of child welfare also led to an advertisement to the Halle youth welfare office (Saale). The investigation into these violations was initiated immediately.

The police used the support of emergency services from the Saxony-Anhalt State On-Agency and service dog handlers from several federal states. This shows how seriously the fight against these severe offenses is concerned.

rising numbers and challenges

The topic of child pornography is not new, and the Spiegel.de. note that the police crime statistics record a worrying increase in such cases. Society is therefore faced with a task that not only takes on the police, but also social institutions and the entire community to provide a safe environment for children and adolescents.

The resulting challenges make it clear that neighborhoods have to pay attention to each other and network more in order to counteract such cruelty. The past and current police missions show that you are willing to proceed against such offenses. It remains to be hoped that these measures will have sustainable effects on combating child and youth pornography.