Investigation Success in EC Merger: Two Arrest Warrants Issued, Firearms Confiscated (POL-K: 250318-3-K)

Police probe ongoing in Cologne's Zollstock and Holweide districts as investigators delve deeper

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2025 September 14 . 7:12 AM

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Investigation into EC merger concludes with arrests and weapons confiscation - warrants executed... — Investigation into EC merger concludes with arrests and weapons confiscation - warrants executed and firearms secured in two instances

Investigation Success in EC Merger: Two Arrest Warrants Issued, Firearms Confiscated (POL-K: 250318-3-K)

In a significant development, two suspects, aged 22 and 25, were arrested in the Cologne districts of Zollstock and Holweide on March 18th, as part of an international police operation. The operation was conducted by the EG Fusion unit, a police investigative team.

The arrests were ordered by the Criminal Police, specifically through the Polícia Judiciária's National Unit for Combating Drug Trafficking and the International Cooperation Unit, in cooperation with Spanish authorities. The suspects are allegedly linked to a cannabis trafficking operation.

During the search operations, several hundred grams of narcotics, a loaded machine pistol, and a loaded revolver were seized. These findings further strengthen the case against the suspects. It is worth noting that the two individuals had previously attracted police attention for various offenses.

The Cologne Police Press Office, located at Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-651103 Cologne, can be contacted for media inquiries. The press office can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 0221/229 5555. For general information, you can visit the official website for Cologne Police at https://koeln.police.nrw.

The Cologne Police Press Office announced the arrests and the seizure of narcotics and firearms via news aktuell. The suspects will be brought before a judge later on the same day. The arrest warrants for the suspects were issued prior to the operation due to their involvement in cannabis trafficking as part of a gang.

The police operation marks a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking in Cologne and beyond, demonstrating the close cooperation between international law enforcement agencies. The Cologne Police continue to work tirelessly to maintain the safety and security of the city's residents.