Searches in Bernstadt: SEK seizes drugs and weapons!

Searches in Bernstadt: SEK seizes drugs and weapons!

The police in the Alb-Donau district are fighting drug trafficking in a large-scale operation. In the early morning hours of September 17, 2025, a special operations team (SEK) searched several houses in Bernstadt and Asselfingen. These measures are linked to a long investigation by narcotics investigators who have targeted two suspected drug traffickers. In total, two neighboring residential buildings in Bernstadt and another property in Asselfingen were affected. The police were on site with special forces as a precaution due to possible firearms, which underlines the seriousness of the situation.

During the searches, officers found a kilogram of marijuana, ecstasy, hashish and other drugs. Several weapons were also seized. The investigation is directed against two men aged 49 and 42, and it is now being examined whether arrest warrants will be applied for against the accused. This raid shows once again how serious the drug crime situation is. According to current information from Statista, around 347,000 drug offenses were recorded by the police in Germany in 2023, an increase of two percent compared to the previous year.

Drug trafficking in focus

The police actions are part of a broader trend. Cannabis remains the most commonly recorded drug, with almost 208,000 of the offenses in 2023 involving cannabis, despite it being partially legal since April 1, 2024. The proportion of cannabis cases is consistently above 90 percent, even if the numbers are declining slightly.

Raising awareness about drug offenses is essential because illegal trafficking for personal gain is a significant problem. In 2023, around 55,500 drug trafficking offenses were registered, showing that this crime remains a key issue. It is also important to recognize that drugs encourage crime and, in many cases, pose a serious threat to the health of users. According to 2023 figures, the number of drug-related deaths has risen to around 2,230 - a clear sign that drug abuse is having a serious impact on many parts of society.

A changing crime environment

Another aspect that is attracting attention is the increasing amounts of cocaine confiscated in Germany. According to police information, cocaine seizures have doubled and reached around 43 tons in 2023. Professional smugglers use sophisticated methods to bring the drugs into the country, with the ports in Antwerp and Rotterdam acting as the main entry points. The influence of gang crime and the willingness to use violence have also increased significantly.

These developments make it clear that drug-related crime is becoming increasingly diverse and dangerous. The efforts of the police, as recently seen in Bernstadt, are urgently needed to get to grips with this problem. It remains to be seen what further steps the judiciary will take against the accused men and what measures will be taken in the future to ensure public safety.

SWR reports that drug-related crime is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently and does not just affect local communities. Also the police addresses the comprehensive measures to combat drug trafficking, which require increasing attention. On Statista You can also read in detail how drug offenses have changed over the years.