Putor and burglars: Large raid in Ulm strikes!

Putor and burglars: Large raid in Ulm strikes!

In a large-scale operation, the criminal police in Baden-Württemberg has dug a gang of alleged drug dealers and burglars. The searches took place between June 4 and 5 in Ulm, Neu-Ulm and various cities of the Alb-Donau district. Not only drugs were ensured, but also cash and evidence that indicate a criminal past of the suspects. According to SWR who are between 16 and 50 years old and come from Laichingen, Ulm and Neu-Ulm. A 16-year-old youth is also involved in these machinations.

The investigation by the Ulm public prosecutor and the police are not only directed against illegal drug trafficking, but also against numerous burglaries that the group is said to have committed in the Ulm and Laichingen area. The cocaine, amphetamines and marijuana, including a breeding system for cannabis plants, found the raids. In total, drugs worth several thousand euros were ensured. So reports Schwäbische Gram marijuana were in the hands of the investigators.

consequences and developments

A 28-year-old man from Laichingen, who is suspected, has been particularly focused on having committed an armed robbery on a arcade. An arrest warrant was enacted for this man, according to which he is now in custody. The other suspects were dismissed for the time being, as there were no reasons for detention. Currently, they are being determined against severe band theft and unauthorized trading in narcotics.

The increase in youth crime in Germany, as recently mentioned in a report by the Federal Statistical Office, shows numerous facets of the problem. In 2024, the youth violence reached a maximum with around 13,800 cases, which makes it clear that the age group of the boys in particular is becoming more important in the investigation. This raises the question of what role preventive measures have to play in youth welfare. It is often emphasized that harder punishments alone are not a panacea. The key could be in early intervention and support for endangered young people.

The investigation in Ulm and the surrounding area once again represent the challenges of the current crime situation in the region. While the police are trying to stabilize the situation, it remains to be seen in this case. The citizens of Ulm, Laichingen and Neu-Ulm hope for a rapid clarification of the incidents, while the criminal police continue to work on the cases and expect new knowledge.