Germany: Police chief warns of 'cocaine surge'

The drug market in North America is saturated - that's why criminals are increasingly coming to Europe and Germany. BKA boss Münch warns against the spread of hard drugs.

Cocaine and stretched heroin make the authorities more and more responsible. The partial legalization of cannabis has also not been able to dry out the black market.

Germany: Police chief warns of 'cocaine surge'

The use of hard drugs including cocaine and heroin is on the rise in Germany, according to the country's police chief, who also believes the partial legalization of cannabis has made the authorities' work harder.

According to Holger Münch, Germany is currently experiencing a "cocaine smear". According to the BKA president, the heroin market is also undergoing dangerous developments.

The Federal Criminal Office warns of an increase in hard drugs in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Cocaine is spreading very strongly in Germany, says the President of the Federal Criminal Office. There are also changes in the heroin market. This could become a health threat for consumers.