Undercover operations in Mülheim reveal drug trafficking, with substantial funds, weapons, and illicit substances seized
In a significant development, the Cologne Police have made a series of arrests and seizures in connection with an alleged drug trafficking gang involved in violent crimes.
The operation began on July 5th, when traffic control by Cologne Police led to the stop of a gray car at the intersection of Frankfurter Straße / Montanusstraße. A 27-year-old driver and a 35-year-old passenger were present in the stopped car. The driver was found to be carrying LSD, cocaine, and several hundred euros in cash during the control, while the vehicle contained cannabis.
The driver initially provided false information about his residence, but investigations led to his actual place of residence in Hürth. A court-ordered search warrant was executed on the same day with the support of a customs service dog at the driver's residence, where a PTB weapon with a magazine and brass knuckles were discovered, along with large amounts of cash, jewelry, and gold.
The authorities are investigating a 23-year-old German-Iraqi man considered the alleged boss of this gang, as well as a second accused who acted under his orders. The 27-year-old driver and the 35-year-old passenger are also under investigation.
Further search warrants for two additional apartments in the family environment led to further finds, including narcotics in significant amounts (including MDMA, cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms) and multiple mobile phones. During a search in the driver's underwear, another thousand euros in cash were discovered, and another thousand euros were found in the driver's trouser pocket.
During a court-ordered search of the 35-year-old passenger's apartment on Wilhelmstraße, small amounts of ketamine and ecstasy were found. Several family members resisted during the measures, resulting in additional criminal charges being filed.
The police in the Rhein-Erft district have taken over the further investigations. It is important to note that media inquiries can be directed to the Police Headquarters Cologne Press Office. The original content was transmitted via news aktuell by Police Cologne.
This operation underscores the Cologne Police's commitment to maintaining public safety and combating drug-related crimes in the city.
