Ilmenau: Police checked young people-cannabis find for 16-year-olds

Ilmenau: Police checked young people-cannabis find for 16-year-olds

03.08.2024 - 11:52

State Police Inspection Gotha

insight into the youth protection controls at Ilmenau

In an important step to ensure the security of young people and to combat drug trafficking, officials from the Reading Police Thuringia carried out extensive checks at the bus station in Ilmenau (Ilm-Kreis) on Friday evening. This measure is part of a larger initiative to raise awareness of the risks of drug use among young people.

The procedure of the police

Several young people were checked during the controls. A 16-year-old German youth was the focus of the officials. With him, the police not only found a small amount of marijuana, but also a low three -digit cash amount that indicates a possible illegal trade. The police confiscated the drugs and cash.

relevance of controls for the community

The controls in the bus station are not only a protective mechanism, but also a precedent. They illustrate the increasing concern about consumption and trade in drugs among young people. The incident raises questions about how such activities can be minimized and which strategies should implement the community and educational institutions in order to better support and clarify the young people.

consequences for the affected young person

The 16-year-old must now expect legal consequences, since he is accused of an offense under the Consumer Cannabis Act. Such incidents can not only endanger the personal future of a young person, but also increase the risk of getting into a vicious circle of drug use and crime.

call for prevention

The police call up the community and parents to actively participate in the protection of their children. Preventive information about the dangers of drug use and regular exchange talks can help young people make informed decisions and grow up in a healthy environment.

Please ask:

Thuringian police

State Police Inspection Gotha

Police Inspection Arnstadt-Ilmenau

Telephone: 03677/601124

Email: dsl.ilmenau.lpigth@polizei.thueringen.de

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