# Drug enforcement operations in Germany > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-enforcement-operations-in-germany > Updated: 2026-10-08T02:55:00.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Law enforcement actions in Germany have targeted various levels of drug-related offenses, ranging from individual possession to large-scale trafficking. In mid-September, police in Apolda and Rödigsdorf conducted several smaller-scale seizures of methamphetamine. These incidents involved the interception of individuals carrying small quantities of the substance, leading to investigations for violations of the Narcotics Act. By October, authorities shifted focus toward a larger criminal operation. An investigation led by the Pinneberg Criminal Inspection resulted in the arrest of two men and the execution of eight search warrants across Quickborn, Henstedt-Ulzburg, and the Uelzen district. This operation yielded several kilograms of cannabis, cocaine, prescription medications, and significant amounts of cash, while also uncovering an illegally operated gambling hall. ## Claims - Trick thieves targeted a tobacco and lottery shop in Castrop-Rauxel. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Customs officials conducted a large-scale operation in Castrop-Rauxel. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Customs investigators found items primarily in kiosks during checks near a flea market in Habinghorst. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-08: German police arrest two in large-scale drug trafficking investigation German police arrested two men following raids in Niedersachsen and Schleswig-Holstein, seizing cannabis, cocaine, cash, and an illegal gambling hall. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castrop-rauxel-authorities-investigate-shop-theft-and-customs-operation ### 2026-09-13: Police seize crystal meth in Apolda and Rödigsdorf Police in Apolda and Rödigsdorf seized crystal meth during three separate weekend operations involving men aged 33, 46, and 49, leading to multiple criminal investigations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-seize-crystal-meth-in-apolda-and-rdigsdorf --- Cite as: Drug enforcement operations in Germany. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/drug-enforcement-operations-in-germany