Police grabbed roller drivers without a driver's license and suspected drugs!

Police grabbed roller drivers without a driver's license and suspected drugs!

on January 6, 2025, around 4:35 p.m., the Bingen police checked a 57-year-old motor scooter driver on Koblenzer Strasse. The driver was not in possession of a valid driver's license and therefore not entitled to keep the scooter. In addition, the scooter did not belong to him; He had taken the key without the knowledge of the owner, a friend. There was suspicion of a drug -related influence of the driver. The driver was then taken to the Bingen police inspection, where a blood sample was taken from him. The message was sent by the Bingen police inspection at 8:57 p.m.

In 2022, 539 drug offenses were recorded in the Mainz-Bingen district, according to police crime statistics (PKS). In just 1% of cases, an attempted crime remained, while the clarification rate was 93%. Of the 449 suspects, 400 men and 49 women were; 22% were of non-German origin. The duties of the suspects show that the majority are under 40 years of age. The statistics under the age of 21 recorded 421 suspects, while in the age group 31 to 40 years there were 940 people affected.

drug offenses and legal consequences

in 2022, 2,406,465 traffic accidents were recorded nationwide, an increase compared to 2,314,938 accidents in 2021. In the event of accidents with personal injury, a total of 289,672 accidents were registered in 2022, in which 2,788 people were killed. Last year, 2021, there were 258,987 accidents with personal injury and 2,562 fatalities.

A violation of the Narcotics Act (BTMG) can lead to money and prison terms. The severity of the punishment depends on the type and amount of narcotics and the circumstances of the violation. Possession of small quantities can also have criminal consequences. The BTMG regulates the handling of drugs and psychoactive substances in Germany, with the aim of preventing the abuse of narcotics and protecting public health.

The punishments in a violation of the BTMG can vary greatly and contain fines that can be several thousand euros, as well as imprisonment from a few months to several years, in the worst case up to 15 years. Strictive punishments are often intended for repeat offenders. Special legal consequences of a violation can also result in the license withdrawal and negative entries in the certificate of good conduct. In addition, there can be termination between different professions, especially in the public service.