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Raid in HafenCity: Police catch cannabis dealers!
Police search cannabis shop in HafenCity: Several kilograms of CBD and hashish seized, investigations are ongoing.
Raid in HafenCity: Police catch cannabis dealers!
The police carried out several searches in Hamburg on Monday morning, which revolved around the illegal trade in cannabis. A cannabis shop in HafenCity, an apartment in Altona-Nord and a shop in Dormagen (North Rhine-Westphalia) were the focus of the investigation. During these operations, several kilograms of cannabidiol (CBD) flowers were seized, striking a clear blow against the illegal drug economy. mopo.de reports that ....
The operation was initiated by a tip about a 39-year-old man who was suspected of illegally dealing drugs. The investigating authorities had obtained the relevant search warrants and executed them on Monday. At the Westfield Center in HafenCity, around 3.9 kilograms of CBD flowers as well as around 150 grams of hashish and some pre-rolled joints were seized.
Investigations against operators and sellers
The operator of the cannabis shop is now being investigated. In addition, around 850 grams of CBD flowers were seized in the shop in Dormagen, which is run by a 45-year-old man. In the 39-year-old's apartment on Oeverseestrasse in Altona-Nord, the officers found another 2.5 kilograms of CBD flowers and 200 grams of hashish. However, no banned drugs were discovered in an apartment he rented in Dormagen. A 22-year-old seller at the shop in HafenCity is now also under suspicion and is being included in the investigation.
The search operation in Hamburg is part of a larger series of police operations against illegal cannabis cultivation in Germany. Last year, 27 arrests were recorded during a major cross-border police operation in July. The campaign focused on a gang that operated large illegal indoor cannabis plantations in the federal states of Rhineland-Palatinate, North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. lessentiel.lu reports that ....
A look at the Cannabismar in Germany
The undercover investigations and the recent searches come at a time when cannabis consumption in Germany is increasingly coming into focus. With the entry into force of the Cannabis Consumption Act on April 1, 2024, the consumption and possession of small amounts of cannabis was decriminalized. This has not only led to the creation of a regulated market for medical cannabis, but has also fueled discussion about the legalization of recreational cannabis. statista.com informs that….
Although prohibition did not have the desired effect and rather fueled the black market, the market for medicines containing cannabinoids is showing encouraging growth. Sales have more than tripled since 2018, and legalization could create a billion-dollar market. In fact, it is estimated that around 4.5 million people in Germany consume cannabis, with the 18 to 25 year old age group being particularly popular.
The increasing numbers and the focus on legal and illegal markets make it clear how complex and dynamic the current situation surrounding the topic of cannabis is in Germany. The police will remain on the ball to crack down on illegal trade and ensure security.