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Raid in Bremen: drugs, weapons and an arrested suspect!
Drugs and weapons were seized during a raid in Bremen-Mitte. A 52-year-old was temporarily arrested.
Raid in Bremen: drugs, weapons and an arrested suspect!
The spiritual calm around the Bremen cityscape was shaken yesterday, October 16, 2025, by a spectacular police raid in Bremen-Mitte. Civilian investigators searched the apartment of a 52-year-old suspect on Mayor-Smidt-Strasse after numerous indications of drug deals had been driving forward the EG Street Deal investigation for weeks. Significant finds were seized during the search: around 40 grams of cocaine, 13 grams of heroin, a knife, a telescopic baton, two blank guns, gas and cash in denominations typical of the scene. A precision scale and a cell phone also ended up in evidence. The suspect has been temporarily arrested while the police are now examining the reasons for his arrest and continuing the investigation Picture reported.
In addition to this raid, increased police checks took place at the main train station on Saturday night. Over 60 people were checked, especially in the weapons-prohibited zones of the Bahnhofsvorstadt and the Steintorviertel. There were numerous seizures, including numerous knives, brass knuckles and even cannabis. 15 people had to leave their seats and several criminal and administrative offense reports were filed. The situation escalated at times when a group of 40 people disrupted the checkpoints, forcing police to call for reinforcements. Here too, the police appeared determined to increase security in the city area by announcing future controls at central places such as Hillmannplatz, Philosophenweg and Tivoli. Loud NDR Such measures are part of a broader plan to combat crime in Bremen.
Crime in Bremen
The crime situation in Germany is complex and fluctuating. A review of the police crime statistics (PKS) shows a decline in crimes of 1.7% for 2024, due to the increase in legalized cannabis offenses. However, the values that affect citizens' sense of security are becoming obscure. In Bremen, as in other city states, there is a higher probability of becoming a victim of crime. The clearance rate has deteriorated slightly and is now 58%. Annual reports from the State Criminal Police Office for 2024 further document the situation: the highest number of young victims of crimes and an increase in non-German suspects to over 41%. These trends are driven by Statista recorded in detail and offer a clear view of the increasing challenges for security in Bremen.
The current raids and controls are more than just isolated measures, they are part of a larger picture in dealing with a city that is fighting for its security. The interaction between the police, civil society and political decision-makers will be crucial for how Bremen can deal with crime in the future.