Drug controls in Bonn: Police caught several drivers!

Drug controls in Bonn: Police caught several drivers!

On March 19, 2025, the Bonn police carried out extensive traffic controls in Bonn-Bornheim the previous day, March 18. A total of 27 police officers were involved in the checkpoints in Bonn-Mehlem and Bornheim. 127 vehicles were checked during the controls, with suspicion of drug influence was determined in two cases. The corresponding drug rapid tests were positive and investigative procedures were initiated and blood samples were taken.

In addition, the officials found eight cases of non -stroked drivers, which led to a warning money. A total of 40 warning funds were imposed due to various traffic violations, while in three cases reports were sent to the road traffic offices to check the suitability of the drivers. These measures are part of the intensive efforts of the police to increase traffic safety and combat drug abuse in road traffic.

drug offenses in the Rhein-Sieg district

The situation of the drug offenses in the region is alarming. In 2022, 1,149 cases were registered in the Rhein-Sieg district, which resulted in a clearance rate of 92 percent. A total of 1,031 people, mostly men (914), were among the suspects, while 117 women were affected. It is striking that 19 percent of the suspects were not of German origin.

The distribution of age among the suspects shows a variety of those affected, most of which are between 30 and 40 years old, followed by the 25 to 30 year olds. Similar trends were shown in 2021 when 1,245 drug offenses and 90 percent reconnaissance rate were recorded.

statistics on traffic accidents in Germany

The traffic accident statistics for Germany shows that a total of 2,406,465 traffic accidents were registered in 2022. This year there were 289,672 accidents with personal injury, in which 2,788 people lost their lives. For comparison: In 2021, 2,314,938 accidents and 258,987 accidents with personal injury occurred, in which 2,562 fatalities were to be complained. These figures illustrate the considerable safety problem in road traffic, which is reinforced by drug abuse.

With regard to dependencies on substances and games of chance, the statistics are also alarming. According to the 2018 epidemiological search, the projections show that pain relievers, antidepressants as well as sleeping and sedative have an increased abuse and addiction potential. This mainly affects adults between the ages of 18 and 64. Stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamine can also be found among the abuse patterns, both in road traffic and in everyday life.