Seizure (drugs/substances)

During a check on a long-distance train in Kehl, a young man fails to evade officers. What they find in his backpack has immediate consequences at the border.

A joint focus operation at Lippstadt railway station yields arrests and the seizure of narcotics. What officers found on site is now shaping the next investigative steps.

A morning e-scooter check in Erfurt takes an unexpected turn. Beyond traffic issues, a drug find suddenly becomes central. Why the case is more than a routine stop is shown by what follows.

A night-time stop in Großschönau reveals amphetamines at the wheel and crystal in the car. What officers seized is now with the state police.

A turbulent night in Dresden brings a cannabis find and several incidents to light. What unfolded within hours at the central station keeps investigators busy.

A nighttime stop in Ludwigshafen ends with a hashish find involving a minor. At the same time, a motor scooter comes under investigation.

During an entry check at Weil am Rhein-Otterbach, customs officers notice a strong smell of marijuana. What followed in two suitcases now has criminal consequences.

A shot from an apartment window triggers a major police response in Dortmund-Sölde. The subsequent search turns up far more than weapons alone.

After an attack in a bar on Stintmarkt, police intervene. Officers find cannabis on the suspect and another person – the investigation continues.

A VW Golf without license plates catches police attention in Duisburg. During the check, officers discover drugs, cash and weapons. The prosecutor orders an apartment search.

During a traffic stop in Köngen, officers find more than 120 grams of marijuana. The suspect is now in pre-trial detention as investigations continue.

A routine police check in Gera reveals cocaine. The suspect responded by insulting officers – now multiple proceedings await him.

An aggressive disturber escalates a check in the Bahnhofsviertel. What officers later find in his backpack significantly widens the case.

An apartment fire in Greiz leads police to an unexpected find. Besides burnt food, officers discover narcotics – and open an investigation.

For months, medical marijuana worth 122,000 euros remained in customs custody until authorities finally had it destroyed. Why release failed and who accompanied the transport.

During a routine check on the A 3 near Parsberg, customs officers found doping substances in a Croatian traveler's luggage. What the officers discovered has criminal consequences, and the man had to explain far more than he initially admitted.

A SEK operation in eastern Erlangen ends with two arrests and a dramatic escape attempt from the second floor. What officers find in the apartment has far-reaching legal consequences.

A routine check in Ettlingen turns into a pursuit: a Mercedes driver flees, loses control and crashes into a tree. What officers find in the wreck expands the case with a drug-related dimension.

A routine check at Zittau train station takes an unexpected turn. A man without ID gives three different names – and a search reveals crystalline substances.

During extensive checks in Rüsselsheim, officers found narcotics and initiated several investigations. In addition to drug finds, there were violations in the weapons ban zone and threatened driving bans.

In Speyer, enforcement officers watched a man consume a white substance. What police found during the check now has criminal consequences.

A routine check in Apolda ends with drugs found in a 36-year-old man's backpack. Police secured hidden speed and launched an investigation.

Investigators stop a major cocaine shipment from South America at the port of Gioia Tauro. The seized quantity stands out for its high purity. Here is what is known so far about the find and its background.

A routine inspection in the port of Genoa led to a major discovery. Large amounts of marijuana were hidden among legal cargo. The seizure raises new questions about international smuggling routes.

Border checks at the German-Dutch frontier ended with a drug find and several arrest warrants. What officers discovered in a vehicle in Goch is now under investigation.

An operation on the SS 162 uncovers a major cocaine find. The drug was concealed in a tanker truck, and the driver was arrested. Investigators suspect links to a wider network.

Under the code name Black poison, a strike against the trade in liquid drugs took place in Bologna. The seized quantity exceeds what had recently been known in the region, and two suspects are now in the focus of the judiciary.

A routine identity check on Philosophenweg in Gotha takes an unexpected turn. Officers discover a syringe on a 42-year-old man — and a drug test delivers a clear result.

Authorities make a high-impact interception at the port of Vado Ligure. More than 300 kg of highly pure cocaine are removed from circulation. International networks may be behind the shipment.

At a logistics center in the Esslingen district, customs officers discovered 25 kilograms of marijuana in a parcel bound for France. A strong odor gave away the contents – international investigations are now underway.

A loud dispute at Adolph-Kolping-Platz draws police attention. What officers discover during a group check ends in multiple criminal complaints.

In May, customs officers in Potsdam uncovered a major marijuana shipment at a parcel center. More than 25 kilograms were seized and a recipient was jailed. Investigators have now taken over.

A check at the Weiler rest area on the A57 ends with a major drug seizure. What officers found in the Ford and later in a Cologne apartment has serious consequences for the driver.

Wuppertal police carried out a wide-ranging control operation in summer heat. Alongside prohibited knives, officers found narcotics – and two arrest warrants led to detentions.

Investigators at the Bietingen customs office discovered more than 100 kilograms of marijuana in a transit vehicle. The drugs were destined for the Czech Republic via Switzerland.

A night-time check on Kantstraße reveals more than missing bicycle lights. Drugs, theft and outstanding arrest warrants lead the man straight to a correctional facility.

Conspicuous driving drew plainclothes officers into action in Bochum-Linden. What emerged during the check on Kassenberger Straße goes far beyond a simple traffic violation.

In a nightclub parking lot in Sinsheim, a 19-year-old tried to evade a police check and raced away at up to 180 km/h. What officers later found in his car and apartment exceeded all expectations.

A report of a disoriented person leads police in Effelder to two cars with accident damage. Narcotics are then seized and a hit-and-run is reported.

Hundreds of celebrants and around 200 vehicles turn Ludgeriplatz into a high-risk scenario for police. While investigators process traffic offenses, authorities report a separate find of amphetamine in the city center.

Police carried out a large-scale control on Stühlinger Kirchplatz. Narcotics and knives were seized—and criminal proceedings were initiated against a 25-year-old man.

At a checkpoint on Mainzer Straße, a driver turns away and flees at high speed. Shortly afterward, officers find narcotics and cash in the vehicle – but the man later surrenders.

German customs has again halted a ton-scale cocaine shipment—this time in Wilhelmshaven. What authorities have disclosed so far and why Cologne will host the next briefing.

Within two hours, officers in Greiz found crystal on two men. Investigations are underway against both – what the short series of cases means for the region.

An operation in Taranto removes 35 kilograms of hashish from circulation and leads to a suspect’s arrest. A broader distribution network may be behind the case.

Investigators in Cosenza are pressing ahead with an operation against drug trafficking. More than eight kilograms of hashish and an arrested courier mark a clear enforcement strike.

Authorities seized more than 1,300 suspected steroid units in Rovigo. Two fitness-linked suspects are under investigation. Detectives are now tracing scale and supply routes.

Authorities halt tons of narcotics in the middle of the Atlantic—a report from Rome ties the seizure to surveillance operation Alfa-Lima. What the high-seas success means for the fight against smuggling.

A seemingly ordinary construction material became the key to a major drug seizure in Genoa. More than eleven kilograms of cocaine and hashish were found in a sophisticated hideout. Investigators are now tracing the network behind the shipment.

An evening stop in Reichenbacher Straße ends with a find that keeps investigators busy. Which substance was secured and what that means for the next steps in the case.