Shock on the A61: Bus driver stopped under the influence of drugs!

Shock on the A61: Bus driver stopped under the influence of drugs!

On Friday afternoon, January 12, 2025, an incident occurred on the A61 near Dorsheim, which throws a worrying light on the current problem of drug crime in Germany. A passenger noticed that the 42-year-old bus driver from the Rhein-Hunsrück district repeatedly left the lane for no apparent reason and also left a lethargic impression. The passenger not only informed the bus driver, but also the police, which ultimately led to a stopping the bus on the hard shoulder of the highway.

In the subsequent control, the police officers found drug -typical abnormalities. In addition, they found a tube with narcotics and various medication in possession of the bus driver. The trip ended immediately and a new driver was organized. The bus driver now has to expect criminal proceedings for road traffic and the withdrawal of his driver's license. Such incidents that may indicate a higher problem of drug abuse are alarming in today's society.

drug abuse in road traffic

In 2022, a total of 539 drug offenses were recorded in the Mainz-Bingen district, according to the police crime statistics (PKS), with a remarkably high clearance rate of 93%. Of the 449 suspects, there were 400 men and 49 women, with 22% non-German origin. These figures make it clear that drug offenses are a widespread problem and can also result in serious consequences in traffic safety.

In total, the German police registered 346,877 drug offenses in 2022, which corresponds to an increase of 1.8 % compared to the previous year. Cannabis remains the most common drug that occurs in drug offenses and accounts for about two thirds of the cases. The clearance rate for these offenses fell slightly to 90.8%. These figures show not only the comprehensive presence of drugs in society, but also the challenges that the authorities face in combating this crime.

Federal Criminal Police Office and drug crime

The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has declared the combating of internationally organized drug crime a central task. This crime is a considerable security risk not only for Germany, but also for the EU and worldwide. Organized crime benefits enormously from the illegal profits in drug trade, which leads to further crimes that violate the Narcotics Act (BTMG).

The statistics prove an increase in offenses in connection with cocaine, which rose by 27.4 % in 2023 to a new high. Kocaine often comes to Europe via the sea route from Ecuador and Brazil. Investigators also present the increase in the so -called new psychoactive substances (NPS) and illegal trade on the Internet. It is obvious that the fight against drug crime is necessary on many levels to ensure internal security.