Law enforcement officials conducting searches in the Dithmarschen district, targeting a suspected trafficker
In a significant development, the Federal Police Inspectorate Ludwigsdorf is currently conducting an investigation into suspected commercial and organized smuggling of third-country nationals. The suspect under investigation, a 21-year-old Yemeni national, remains unnamed in the available search results.
The investigation, which is ongoing, was triggered by allegations that the suspect smuggled 43 third-country nationals into Slovakia in June 2023. The smuggling is believed to have been carried out using a Polish rental truck.
The press spokesperson for the Federal Police Inspectorate Ludwigsdorf, Alfred Klaner, confirmed the ongoing investigations. He also shared that the investigations are being carried out on behalf of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Dresden, branch office Pirna.
On August 20, 2025, the Federal Police conducted searches in Heide and Lohe-Rickelshof (Landkreis Dithmarschen). Following these searches, the suspect was found and questioned. Several mobile phones and other evidence were secured during the searches.
It is important to note that the investigations are not related to the previous searches in Heide and Lohe-Rickelshof (Landkreis Dithmarschen) that took place on the same date.
The suspect is also accused of fleeing the scene after a traffic accident in Dresden without permission, leaving the vehicle behind. The suspect was later identified through DNA traces and witness statements.
For inquiries regarding this case, the public is directed to contact the Federal Police Inspectorate Ludwigsdorf. Alfred Klaner's contact email is [email protected], and his contact telephone number is 0175 / 9029565.
The official website for the Federal Police Inspectorate Ludwigsdorf is www.bundespolizei.de, where more information may be found. The Federal Police reminds the public that the investigations are still ongoing and urges anyone with relevant information to come forward. No measures restricting freedom were taken in the investigations.
