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Massive police checks in Solingen and Wuppertal: drugs, weapons and knives seized!
In Solingen and Wuppertal, the police carried out checks to combat violent crime and increase security.
Massive police checks in Solingen and Wuppertal: drugs, weapons and knives seized!
On Friday evening, October 11, 2025, there was a lot going on in Solingen and Wuppertal because the police had announced a large-scale check of people and vehicles. Officers from the Wuppertal Police Headquarters and the Federal Police were on site to increase the safety of citizens and combat street crime. 130 people were checked in Solingen and 500 in Wuppertal, which shows that the police have a good knack for comprehensive operations. Solinger Tageblatt reports that the checks took place primarily on Konrad-Adenauer-Strasse in Solingen and Schwanenstrasse in Wuppertal.
The results of the inspections were revealing. In Solingen, officers found three knives, a large amount of drugs and brass knuckles on a 15-year-old Bulgarian. In Wuppertal, however, ten banned knives and a live firearm with ammunition were seized from a 37-year-old German. These finds are clearly related to the police's goal of taking action against the increasing number of violent crimes and in particular against attacks with knives. Press portal adds that a total of 178 people were checked in Wuppertal and 132 in Solingen.
Background of the controls
This latest measure is part of a strategic manhunt launched by the police back in March 2025. The main focus was on strengthening the population's sense of security and reducing violent crime, which has increased in recent years due to various factors. The Federal Criminal Police Office's police crime statistics (PKS) show a general decrease in crime of 1.7% in 2024, but the increase in crimes that affect people's sense of security is alarming. Statista makes it clear that such in-depth controls are also an effective means of combating the number of unreported crimes.
In summary, the police operations in Solingen and Wuppertal show that the authorities are willing to take active action against street crime and take it seriously. The planned further checks by the Wuppertal police in the future will certainly help to further improve the security situation and strengthen the trust of citizens.