Münster: Amphetamine seized in police operation

In Münster, police reviewed an intensive weekend of operations following the World Cup football match between Germany and Ivory Coast. The focus was on a large car parade at Ludgeriplatz, several traffic offenses, and a separate incident involving seized amphetamine. Authorities emphasized that the vast majority of celebrants remained peaceful, but that individual people had endangered others through their behavior.

Car parade at Ludgeriplatz after the win

In the night leading into Sunday, 21 June, a car parade formed in the Ludgeriplatz area after the World Cup match ended. Around 400 celebrants and nearly 200 vehicles gathered at the roundabout there, temporarily bringing traffic at the junction and on adjoining streets to a standstill. People celebrated Germany's win exuberantly. Some individuals in the crowd set off pyrotechnics, which police classify as improper use of fireworks and may pursue under criminal law.

Ludgeriplatz is one of Münster's central traffic hubs. When hundreds of vehicles move there at the same time, dangerous situations quickly arise for other road users, pedestrians, and residents. Police were on scene with a larger deployment to monitor the situation and intervene in cases of criminal offenses. From the perspective of incident command, it was important to distinguish between exuberant celebration and dangerous behavior.

E-scooter accident at the roundabout

At around 00:30, an as yet unidentified e-scooter rider traveled through the Ludgeriplatz roundabout on a yellow rental e-scooter. Near a Kia that had stopped due to traffic, the man fell, with the e-scooter colliding with the car and damaging the vehicle. The unknown man told the driver he had slightly injured his hip and then left without addressing the damage caused.

Police are searching for the unknown man and evaluating witness information. Fleeing the scene after a traffic accident can have criminal consequences regardless of whether people were injured or only property was damaged. The incident shows how quickly accidents can occur in a densely packed celebration environment when different modes of transport compete for the same space.

Hit-and-run with more than 2.4 per mille

At 00:38, a 32-year-old man drove his Volkswagen on Hammer Straße toward Ludgeriplatz. Shortly before the roundabout, the VW driver collided with a Peugeot parked at the roadside. The 32-year-old initially fled the scene. Police officers called to the scene were able to stop the man at the roundabout.

A voluntary breath alcohol test showed a reading of more than 2.4 per mille. The man also did not hold a valid driving license. The German national now faces comprehensive criminal proceedings. The combination of alcohol influence, lack of a license, and fleeing the scene significantly increases the criminal relevance of the incident. In this context, police explicitly warn against operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol.

Further traffic incidents during the parade

During the car parade, there was also a rear-end collision at the roundabout in which no one was injured. Police are also processing this incident. Such collisions are typical side effects when many vehicles travel in a confined space at the same time and drivers' attention may be impaired by the celebratory atmosphere.

Police President Dorndorf summarized the evening in clear terms: the vast majority had celebrated the win peacefully, but traffic accidents, hit-and-runs, driving under significant alcohol influence, and improper use of pyrotechnics were not side effects of celebration but criminal offenses and regulatory violations that would be pursued consistently. She thanked the many celebrants who had behaved responsibly and appealed to all road users not to treat celebration and consideration as opposites.

Amphetamine and knife on Kreuzstraße

Already on Saturday evening, 20 June, at around 22:25, a witness reported a person with a knife in the Kreuzstraße area to police. Officers found the man sitting in a building entrance. Emergency services secured the vegetable knife he was carrying as well as amphetamine found on the 34-year-old man. The Bulgarian national now faces charges for violating weapons law and for possession of narcotics.

Amphetamine is classified as a synthetic drug and is subject to Germany's Narcotics Act. Possession of even small quantities can be prosecuted, depending on the specific amount and other circumstances of the case. Securing the substance serves to preserve evidence and enables later laboratory analysis. Whether it involved personal use or possible resale is subject to further investigation.

Clear message from the police president

Regarding the knife incident, Police President Dorndorf stated that knives were absolutely taboo wherever many people gathered. For such objects, there was a clear rule: leave them at home. The combination of a weapons violation and a narcotics find underscores that Münster police also watch for offenses outside road traffic during major events and in busy city center areas.

Media representatives can contact the Münster police press office at 0251/275-1010 or by email at pressestelle.muenster@polizei.nrw.de. Further information is available on the Münster police website. Authorities emphasize that safety and consideration must remain the top priority even in moments of great joy.