Illegal Cannabis Farm in Abandoned Quarry Leads to Two Arrests - Political News Update
In Altena, Germany, an illegal cannabis plantation was uncovered on Wednesday at the old quarry on Rahmedestraße. Employees of the public order office inspected the rear hall of the large facility around noon, and upon discovery, the police were informed.
Over 1000 cannabis plants were found in the building complex, which has been owned by the city of Altena for a few weeks. Two men, aged 27 and 38, were temporarily arrested at the scene.
The evidence collection and investigations are ongoing, with the Technical Relief Agency set to dismantle and remove the secured facility. The suspects will be presented to the judge for remand today at the request of the public prosecutor's office.
Criminal Director Stefan Winkler, head of the Criminal Division at the Märkischer Kreis Police Authority, is the point of contact for information about the investigation. Emails can be sent to [email protected], and the Press Office can also be contacted via telephone at +49 (02371) 9199-1220 to -1222.
For further inquiries, please visit the Press Office's website at http://maerkischer-kreis.polizei.nrw. The city of Altena has not yet released any official statements regarding the seized property.
As the investigation continues, the public is reminded that the cultivation, possession, and distribution of cannabis remain illegal in Germany, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. The authorities urge anyone with information about illegal drug activities to report it to the police.
