Hashish confiscated; Elderly male apprehended, weighing approximately several kilograms.
On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, a joint operation between the Lippe Police and the Main Customs Office Bielefeld led to the seizure of a significant amount of narcotics.
The incident unfolded at approximately 19:30, when the deployment forces of the Lippe Police located a 69-year-old driver near Holzhausen-Externsteine. A check was conducted on the driver, which led to the search of his vehicle.
During the search, the service dog from the Main Customs Office Bielefeld detected a suitcase containing approximately 8 kilograms of hashish in the trunk of the car. The hashish was subsequently seized by the Lippe Police and the Main Customs Office Bielefeld.
In addition to the seized narcotics, a knife was also secured from the 69-year-old's possession. The man, who had no fixed address, was provisionally arrested.
It is worth noting that the man was previously involved in a pursuit with the Federal Police in the Kleve area. However, further details about his identity or the charges against him were not provided in the article.
The pursuit was abandoned due to the man's reckless driving to ensure no one was endangered. The investigation into the smuggling incident continues.
For further information, please contact the Lippe Police Press Office:
- Nina Ehm, telephone: 05231 / 609 - 5050
- Fax: 05231 / 609-5095
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://lippe.police.nrw/
The name of the 69-year-old man arrested in connection with the seizure of a large quantity of drugs by the Lippe Police is not provided in the search results. The public is reminded that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This seizure serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and protect the community.
