Drug chaos in Neukölln: residents fight for security and peace!

Drug chaos in Neukölln: residents fight for security and peace!

Wipperstraße Ecke Braunschweigerstraße, 12053 Berlin, Deutschland - The situation around drug trafficking in Berlin-Neukölln remains tense. On Wipperstraße, corner of Braunschweigerstrasse, residents report serious problems that they have been experiencing for over two years. The local conditions, shaped by residential buildings, a Späti and a café in the immediate vicinity of S- and U-Bahnhof Neukölln, contribute to the problem. According to reports from residents R., at least one up to 15 people can always be found at the intersection that are connected to drug trafficking. This constant presence gives residents a deeply rooted feeling of uncertainty and fear, especially in women who are exposed to sexual assault.

The police are regularly used in the area according to the berlin-live.de. Over 1,600 hours of operations have been documented in the past 14 months. Nevertheless, many perpetrators quickly come back on the street, which leaves the impression that the authorities could not effectively act against drug crime. Derya çağlar, SPD politician, is informed about the situation and takes the concerns of the citizens Ernst. The demand for a more peaceful and safer living environment is unmistakable.

drug problem in the Körnerkiez

taz.de Article the profound drug problem in the Körnerkiez. During an event in the Magdalenkirche, which had to be laid because of the great rush, numerous residents expressed their concerns about raids and drug use on the open street. According to a new addiction coordinator, Lilli Böwe, regulatory policy is not the right solution for the existing problem. Although the problem has not necessarily grown, it is definitely more visible, especially since the closure of a drug consumption room on Karl-Marx-Straße has moved consumption to the public. This room had to close at the end of March due to water damage, although it is unclear when it will be opened again.

District Mayor Martin Hikel (SPD) has declared the topic as a top priority and is looking for new rooms for drug help. He emphasizes that the drug problem is not just a local, but an overall city concern that should affect several Senate administrations and external partners. In the meantime, legalization of all drugs is required from different sides to protect consumers and enable more secure handling. Another requirement is the provision of a drug consumption room open around the clock. This would not only offer the safe storage of valuables, but also social pedagogical advice.

The residents of Neukölln agree: the drug problem will not disappear on its own. They require actions that go beyond short -term police operations. Time is urgent to finally find effective solutions for one of the most pressing challenges in the district.