Mannheim Police conduct large-scale drug and alcohol traffic checks in Leimen

On Wednesday, 22 July 2026, the Mannheim Police Directorate, together with the traffic‑drug competence team (KODiS), carried out a focused control operation on Rohrbacher Straße in Leimen from 09:00 to 16:00. Officers inspected 89 vehicles and 95 individuals, identifying 18 drivers under the influence of drugs. Blood samples were taken on‑site and nine persons faced drug‑possession charges. Thirty‑eight police personnel participated, aided by the Leimen city order service.

The operation also uncovered other violations: one case of driving without a licence, two weapons‑law breaches, six seat‑belt offences, a child‑safety‑restraint breach, a load‑security violation, one tax‑law breach, plus the seizure of a weapon and a small amount of crystal meth. Police said such targeted checks will be repeated regularly to improve road safety.