Cocaine trafficking: Drug raid with 100 officers – Two men in custody

A major drug raid involving approximately 100 officers across Lower Saxony, Germany, has led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of drugs, cash, and gold. The operation targeted 14 locations simultaneously on Monday evening in areas including Stade, Zeven, Lehrte, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Hechthausen, and Hammah.

The arrested individuals, aged 21 and 35, are now in custody. Police and the public prosecutor's office in Stade reported that the suspects are accused of dealing at least 34 kilograms of cocaine. During the searches, authorities discovered around 310 grams of cocaine, approximately 400 grams of marijuana, about 80 ecstasy tablets, roughly 67,500 euros in cash, and a significant amount of gold jewelry.

Investigators believe a group of four individuals is responsible for the large-scale cocaine trafficking. The drug sales allegedly occurred in the districts of Stade, Rotenburg, Lüchow/Dannenberg, and Cuxhaven. The main suspect is accused of organizing the cocaine trade while serving a sentence for drug trafficking, reportedly being in an open correctional facility.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities focusing on dismantling the alleged drug ring and understanding the full extent of their operations. The seized items represent a significant disruption to the suspected trafficking network.