Police packs drug dealers: Flight ends in custody in Hamm!

Am 29.01.2025 flüchtete ein Mann aus Ahlen vor der Polizei in Hamm, wurde festgenommen und drogenrechtlich angezeigt.
On January 29, 2025, a man from Ahlen fled in front of the police in Hamm, was arrested and displayed in a drug law. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Police packs drug dealers: Flight ends in custody in Hamm!

in the city center of Hamm, more precisely at the Westentor, on Sunday, January 29, 2025, a remarkable police operation. A 28-year-old man from Ahlen fled when he saw the police officers. Despite a few meters of escape, the officers were able to quickly bring him to the ground. This led to the complaint for resistance to enforcement officers, which earned the man additional legal difficulties.

During the check, the police not only secured several sachets with cannabis, but also cash, the origin of which is now also questioned. It is important to note that the trade in cannabis without permission in Germany is illegal, even with the new regulations of the Consumer Act. In view of the processes, the police have announced that it would consistently act against offenders.

legal foundations of resistance

According to § 113 StGB, resistance to enforcement officers describes an action that contains violence against an official. A current example shows that escape is not considered violent resistance. In a decision by the Federal Court of Justice, it was made clear that there is no resistance in the sense of the law if the suspect only tries to escape the arrest without applying violence. The specific case was in which a man took reverse gear in a police check to flee, but was classified as illegal, since property damage and the risk of police officers presented.

Against the background of the current incident, the fleeing of the 28-year-old could also be seen as an attempt to escape the arrest, but without noticeable violence against the civil servants. This could make criminal classification more difficult.

more details and consequences

In addition, another man was inserted at the wheel of his car during the police check. He tried an attempt to deceive to agree with the officials. Such incidents raise the question of the frequency of drug abuse in road traffic and illustrate the importance of comprehensive controls.

According to the legal provisions, the drugs seized must be analyzed and destroyed after completing the procedures. The cash confiscated during the control will probably come from illegal shops, which threatens a possible collection. The 28-year-old's mobile phone could also contain stressful information, which is why he is advised not to voluntarily disclose the access code.

Therefore, the legal situation for the man is extremely precarious. In addition to the impending notification of resistance, he could also be responsible for possession of drugs and possibly drug trafficking. The police in Hamm will continue to handle such cases stringent in the future to ensure public security. It remains to be seen how the legal consequences for those involved will develop.

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