Police Bremen strikes: Knife and drugs in the station quarters secure!

Police Bremen strikes: Knife and drugs in the station quarters secure!

In the night from Saturday to Sunday, the police were particularly active in Bremen Mitte. A total of 33 people were checked during controls in the station quarters, Steintor and Ostertorviertel. The measures took place from 6:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. and were part of an action to combat street crime. The findings included multiple violations of the weapons law, which should sharpen the awareness of the associated dangers. The [Oldenburger Online Zeitung] (https://www.oldenburger-onlinezeitung.de/bremen/polizei-stellen-mitte-mitte- und-Drogen-and-Drogen-160683.html) reports that the civil servants have secured various confiscated objects, including knives, animal defense spray as well as several sales units of cannabis and ecstasy.

It does not remain unnoticed: The police also made several criminal charges with these controls, including the Consumer Cannabis Act. Additional attention was paid to the grant of 19. At night, two arrest warrants were enforced, which shows that the authorities are determined against corresponding offenses.

a problem for society as a whole

The problem of weapons and drug offenses is not only in focus in Bremen, but also nationwide. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), arms crime includes any illegal handling of firearms and violations of the weapons law, which is also reflected in the figures from 2023. With over 35,000 registered violations and an impressive reconnaissance rate of 92.1 percent, it becomes clear that the fight against illegal weapons is steadily intensified. Also the overview of the BKA that illegal firearms often come from crisis areas or are made illegally.

drug offenses represent an enormous, often overlooked part of organized crime. In 2023, around 347,000 cases of drug crime were recorded in Germany, which was an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. The most common substance in this area is cannabis, which has been partially legal since April 1, 2024. However, this has not reduced the harmful side effects of consumption; On the contrary, the proportion of cannabis cases remains over 90 percent and thus shows a complex problem associated with health and social challenges. In Bremen, the numbers are worrying, with about five drug deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, which should beat high alarm bells.

set a strong sign

The recent operations by the Bremen police characterize a clear prioritization of the fight against street crime and illustrate the responsibility that the authorities bear to ensure the security of the citizens: inside. The actions help to set a clear sign against the introduction and handling of illegal drugs and weapons. The population can trust that the police do everything possible to ensure more security on the streets and to actively document and combat the development of crime.