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Kilos of drugs on the train: Lower Saxony caught in Bavaria!
A 30-year-old man from Lower Saxony was arrested with drugs on the train in Traunstein on October 23rd and is now in custody.
Kilos of drugs on the train: Lower Saxony caught in Bavaria!
A sensational drug discovery occurred a few days ago in Teisendorf, Bavaria. A 30-year-old man from the Harburg district in Lower Saxony was arrested on October 23, 2025 during a check during which several kilograms of drugs were seized. This reports NDR. The substances seized included amphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy and hashish. The officials also came across unknown liquids whose ingredients still need to be tested.
During the subsequent search of the suspect's residence, additional narcotics were discovered. Interestingly, the man was already known to the police before this stop. After the events, the suspect is now in custody.
Drug crime in Germany
The case sheds light on the increasing challenges facing the police in Germany. Loud Statista Around 347,000 cases of drug-related crime were recorded by the police in 2023, an increase of 2 percent compared to the previous year. A significant proportion of these cases, around 208,000, involve cannabis, which has been partially legal since April 2024. However, cannabis remains the most commonly used drug, although the number of cases is slowly decreasing.
In addition, there were around 55,500 registered drug trafficking offenses in 2023. While most drug-related crime occurs in urban areas, incidents like the one in Teisendorf have also reached rural areas. Drug trafficking not only poses a significant health risk, but also leads to increasing numbers of victims - in 2023, around 2,230 people died in Germany as a result of their drug consumption.
Health consequences and social burdens
The discussion about drug-related crime is more necessary than ever, as the use of illegal substances represents a major health and social problem. Long-term damage caused by drug use in particular is often the cause of the high number of deaths. Drug abuse is increasing nationwide and is also affecting young people. It is important to take preventive measures and provide information.
The case in Teisendorf impressively shows the complexity of the drug problem, which is characterized by professional networks and the constant flow of illegal drugs. Rule of law action is urgently needed to address these trends and protect the well-being of our community.