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Danish Politician's Partner Charged with Drug Possession

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A Danish politician's partner has been charged with possession of illicit drugs and proceeds from drug sales.
  • The charges involve hash, skunk, cannabis gummies, and psychedelic mushrooms, with a court date set for June 8.
  • The politician was previously expelled from her party for allegedly lying about her partner's drug dealing activities.

The Danish Parliament is once again embroiled in a scandal, this time involving the partner of a recently expelled politician. Cecilie Liv Hansen, who was kicked out of Liberal Alliance just days after the general election for allegedly lying about her partner's drug dealing, continues to sit as an independent. Now, her partner, Søren Emil Hoppe Steenberg, faces charges for possessing significant amounts of hash, skunk, cannabis gummies, and psychedelic mushrooms, along with cash believed to be from drug sales.

The charges, detailed in an indictment obtained by Ritzau, paint a picture of drug possession in Kolding last December. Steenberg is accused of having 121.05 grams of hash, 46.66 grams of skunk, 15 bags of cannabis gummies, and 4.63 grams of psychedelic mushrooms. The indictment also states that he possessed 5,365.50 Danish kroner, which prosecutors believe originated from hash sales.

The charges involve hash, skunk, cannabis gummies, and psychedelic mushrooms, with a court date set for June 8.

· RitzauSummary of the charges and court proceedings.

This case raises serious questions about the politician's judgment and her initial expulsion from the party. While Hansen maintains her innocence regarding her partner's activities, the charges against him cast a shadow over her political career. The upcoming court case on June 8 in Kolding will undoubtedly be closely watched, not only for its legal implications but also for its potential impact on Danish politics.

She was subsequently expelled from the party for allegedly lying about her partner selling drugs.

· BerlingskeReason for the politician's expulsion from her party.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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