Seizure of Illegal Substances in Bottrop During Raid Operation
In a significant development, the Public Prosecutor's Office in Essen has secured a search warrant from the Essen District Court, leading to a search operation in Recklinghausen. The city of Bottrop and police closed off a street during the operation, and further details can be found on the police's official platforms.
The operation, originally transmitted by Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, resulted in the provisional arrest of a 35-year-old woman from Bottrop, who was suspected of dealing drugs. The search at a city center residence in Recklinghausen yielded approximately 1 kilogram of amphetamine, a knuckleduster, a dagger, an air rifle, and several unknown substances.
For updates on this ongoing investigation, you can follow Police Headquarters Recklinghausen on Twitter (@polizei_nrw_re), Facebook (@polizei.nrw.re), Instagram (@polizei.nrw.re), or join their WhatsApp channel by visiting this link: WhatsApp channel. You can also find more information on their website: Police Headquarters Recklinghausen website.
It's important to note that nearby residences and Gustav-Ohm-Straße were evacuated as a precaution during the operation, but there was never any danger to residents. A specialist later determined that the substances found were harmless and were also seized.
The search warrant was obtained based on tips and investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Recklinghausen. For press inquiries, please contact Pia Weßing at Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, phone: 02361 55 1032, email: [email protected].
The name of the head of the Recklinghausen police station responsible for the search operation has not been disclosed at this time. The public is reminded to continue supporting local law enforcement in their efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free community.
