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Police discover drug plantation during birthday party in Harburg
In Harburg there was a police operation at a birthday party where drugs and cannabis plants were discovered.
Police discover drug plantation during birthday party in Harburg
An argument at a birthday party on Anzengruberstrasse in Hamburg had unexpected consequences for those celebrating. Police were called to investigate an assault, but what officers found exceeded their original expectations. When they entered the apartment of a 38-year-old, they noticed the noticeable smell of marijuana, which quickly attracted the attention of law enforcement officers. A closer look into the rooms revealed revealing details. Loud Süderelbe24 A total of six cannabis plants were discovered, some of which were already ready for harvest. The police also found professional breeding equipment that indicates an illegal mini-plantation.
However, a legal regulation in Germany only allows the cultivation of up to three plants for personal use. All plants and the associated equipment were secured. But that wasn't everything. The officers found another 450 grams of marijuana in a backpack belonging to a 45-year-old guest. The police operation ended around midnight, but the guests could hardly be stopped and continued partying in the now drug-free apartment.
New regulations for cannabis cultivation
Due to such incidents, the legal situation surrounding cannabis in Germany is becoming increasingly relevant. From July 1st, new regulations for home cultivation will come into force nationwide, as can also be seen on the website Hessian Ministry of the Interior was announced. Non-commercial “cultivation associations” for adults can now be formed and it is possible to grow cannabis collectively. Such a model is specifically implemented in Hesse, where the regional council in Darmstadt accepts applications. A maximum of 500 members in a cultivation association are allowed to cultivate their needs together and share them with each other.
Anyone over 21 can receive up to 50 grams per month, while adolescents can give up up to 30 grams, provided the THC content does not exceed 10 percent. This could help reduce the black market and promote controlled distribution of cannabis.
Cannabis in society
Social acceptance of cannabis has already grown remarkably. A look at the numbers shows that almost 40 percent of adults between 18 and 59 years of age in Germany have consumed cannabis at least once, according to Federal Drug Commissioner. Of these, 10 percent of adults and 7.6 percent of young people aged 12 to 17 have consumed drugs in the last 12 months. Even though cannabis is one of the oldest intoxicants and has a variety of uses, it is important to emphasize that abusive use or dependence are common in addiction treatment.
It remains to be seen how the new legislation will affect consumer behavior and social perception of cannabis. What is certain is that the next time you attend such an event, you might need to be more careful when selecting guests and neighbors.