Large control of the police: drugs and weapons discovered on B437!

Large control of the police: drugs and weapons discovered on B437!

Dedesdorf/B437, Deutschland - On May 5, 2025, the Oldenburg police department carried out an extensive traffic control on Bundesstraße 437 in both directions of the Wesert tunnel. The campaign was supported by several police inspections, including Cuxhaven, Delmenhorst and Oldenburg-Stadt, as well as by the main customs office in Bremerhaven and Oldenburg. From 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. the officers checked a total of 379 vehicles and 431 people.

The results of the control were diverse and included:

• 11 criminal proceedings and numerous administrative offenses have been initiated.
• In 10 drivers, there was suspicion of drug use; Blood samples were removed and the onward journey was prohibited.
• 3 violations of the compulsory insurance law were found.
• 3 people took part in road traffic without a valid driving license.
• 2 vehicles showed violations of the weapons law, which also led to administrative offense procedures.
• In 4 people, violations of the right of residence were found, which led to residence.
• In addition, a small quantity of cocaine was confiscated, and investigations were initiated for unauthorized possessions.
• 950 Unstaired cigarettes were secured.

similar controls in the past

previously, on October 11, 2024, the police commissioner Schiffdorf carried out a similar control at the B437, supported by other commissioner and the main customs office in Bremen. During this inspection, which served to combat alcohol and drug influence, numerous violations were also found:

• Five drivers were on the move without a necessary driver's license.
• A driver tried to pull himself out of the affair with a fake Polish driving license.
• Drug consumption was found for three drivers, and blood samples were also taken here.
• Small quantities of narcotics, including amphetamine and unauthorized cannabis, were secured.
• In addition, there were two violations of the weapons law and findings on design changes on vehicles.

Overall, it can be seen that the police in Cuxland is increasingly showing presence to ensure traffic safety and counteract illegal activities, such as [news.de] (https://www.news.de/lokales/8586891/polizeimessungen-aktuell-aus-cuxhaven-am-05-2025-verstoss- against-das-betaeutengesetz-heute/1/) presseportal.de report.