Intoxication alarm in Bad Gandersheim: Motorists caught with drugs!

Intoxication alarm in Bad Gandersheim: Motorists caught with drugs!

A shocking incident in Bad Gandersheim causes excitement! On Saturday, November 16, 2024, a 41-year-old man from Einbeck was stopped by the police, while he was pushing Holzmindener Strasse in Kreiensen with his Renault. The control revealed that it was under the influence of narcotics. The driver confessed to the regular consumption of cannabis, which led to immediate blood sample. The police prohibited him from continuing and making a clear sign against drugs at the wheel!

The alarming numbers

The Northeim police inspection reported on this incident on November 18, 2024 at 07:46. But that's not all! The crime statistics for the district of Northeim shows that a total of 616 drug offenses were recorded in 2022. The reconnaissance rate is impressively high at 97%, but the number of suspects remains worrying. Among the 545 suspects were 485 men and 60 women, with 13% non-German origin. Particularly alarming: 135 of the suspects were under the age of 21!

The situation in the region is tense and the police remain vigilant. The crime statistics from 2021 already show 442 drug offenses with a reconnaissance rate of 96%. The authorities are determined to act against drug abuse and make the streets safer. Stay informed about the latest developments and crimes in your area!