Large cannabis raid in Bremen: arrest and 25 kg drugs secured!

Large cannabis raid in Bremen: arrest and 25 kg drugs secured!

Bremen, Deutschland - On Monday there was a large -scale raid in Bremen and Lower Saxony, which was specifically directed against gang -like trading in cannabis. Investigators from the Bremen public prosecutor and the police carried out a total of 14 apartments in Bremen and seven in Lower Saxony. As part of these actions, more than 25 kilograms of cannabis and around 60,000 euros in cash were secured to report [bild.de] and [presseportal.de].

The target group of these comprehensive investigations was a group of eight men whose age range is enough of 31 to 72 years. They are suspected to act internationally and nationwide with cannabis. The public prosecutor's measures were approved by the Bremen District Court, which underlines the seriousness of the allegations. During the arrests, not only several kilograms of cannabis, but also sharp ammunition and various electronic devices as well as packaging material were ensured. The discovery of two professionally constructed indoor cannabis plantations with over 1,500 plant pots in two of the searched objects was particularly striking.

arrests and further investigations

of the eight suspects five were arrested. Two of them were already occupied with ceremonial commands in advance. What makes the investigation even more exciting: The Bremen public prosecutor has announced that further investigations are underway. The investigation in this matter is only at the beginning, and it remains to be seen which further information will come to light.

The current raid fits into a larger context of drug crime in Germany. The Tagesanzeiger that has been determined since the legalization of cannabis in Germany in April 2024. The illegal demand remains high, while the legal supply lags behind. This has led to an increase in gang crime, whereby the violent clashes between drug dealers from abroad are becoming increasingly pronounced.

In recent years, an increase in brutal approach among the drug gangs has been observed in the Netherlands, which also has influence on the German market. Drug dealers sometimes use extreme means to enforce their interests. These developments are not only a challenge for the security forces, but also for society that is faced with the consequences of drug crime.

The processes of the past few days show how important the coordinated cooperation between the authorities is. The Bremen police were also interested in the gang's background and suspects a complex structure that operates beyond the regions. Here, too, the question remains whether the German security forces are properly prepared for these transnational challenges.