Mechernich: Drug find in the children's room leads to prison sentence for family man

Mechernich: Drug find in the children's room leads to prison sentence for family man

jumping knife was made of mechernich drug dealer

In the summer of 2023, a 40-year-old man from Mechernich became the goal of police investigations after a caretaker in his apartment building was noticed. During a closer examination of the utility room, the police found 535 grams of marijuana, which was packed in transparent plastic bags. In view of his access to this storage room, the tenant was targeted by the investigators.

Just a year later, on September 4, 2024, the Situation was serious for the family man. During a search of his apartment, the police discovered a larger amount of drugs. The 40-year-old was already known through earlier drug offenses; Since he was 15 years old, he had regularly consumed hashish and later also took other drugs such as ecstasy and amphetamines. In order to finance his drug use, he had entered drug trafficking, which had already led to several convictions, including a six -year prison sentence in 2009.

In 2021 the man got into the drug scene again and saw himself confronted with debts that he wanted to pay through the sale of further drugs. During the search of his apartment, the investigators found not only marijuana, but also LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamines and ketamine, as well as cash assets of 437 euros. The suspect immediately confessed that he intended to resell the drugs.

A crucial point in this case was the finding of a jumping knife during the search. Since this knife was in a drawer at hand and the accused claimed that it could serve to defend it, the judges responsible saw this as an indication of armed drug trafficking. The law provides for punishments from five to 15 years for this crime. The 40-year-old was ultimately sentenced to a total prison sentence of six years because the judges did not believe that the knife had no defense function for him and that he had bought it innocently.

The development of the case throws a light on the problem of drug trafficking, especially in connection with the fight against crime in the region. The regular reviews and searches by the police are essential measures in the fight against drug crime in order to prevent such events early and maintain public security.