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Bus driver on A61 under drugs: Police intervene!
A bus driver was stopped by the police on January 12, 2025 on the A61 near Dorsheim for drug abuse.
Bus driver on A61 under drugs: Police intervene!
On Friday afternoon, January 12, 2025, an incident occurred on the A61 near Dorsheim, which alerted the police. Around 4:40 p.m., a passenger noticed that the 42-year-old bus driver from the Rhein-Hunsrück district repeatedly left the lane for no apparent reason and left a tired impression. The concerned passenger then addressed the bus driver and informed the police.
The police officers arrived on the hard shoulder of the highway after the bus driver stopped there. During the review, the police found drug -typical abnormalities as well as a tube with anesthetic and various medication from the bus driver. In view of the situation, the bus trip ended immediately and a new driver was organized. The alleged drug abuse of the bus driver could bring him a criminal proceedings for road traffic and the withdrawal of his driver's license.
statistics on drug crime
A comprehensive analysis of drug crime in Germany was also carried out. The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has defined the fight against internationally organized drug crime as one of its central tasks. Users of such crime are often perpetrators who not only violate the Narcotics Act, but also exercise violent crimes. Combating these crimes is a significant challenge for internal security in Germany and worldwide, as is explained in detail on the BKA website. The handling of anesthetic is regulated in the Narcotics Act (BTMG), which includes different substances, including opioids, cannabis and synthetic drugs.
The challenges in combating drug crime are significant in view of the increasing availability of drugs and the increase in new psychoactive substances (NPS). These substances imitate the effects of conventional narcotics and are often marketed as "legal highs". The fight against illegal drug trade on the Internet also requires highly specialized investigation to act against the new form of crime, which is associated with modern technologies. These aspects make it clear that drug policy and fighting in Germany and internationally continue to be an urgent challenge.
More information about the drug offenses in Germany can be found on and
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