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Day-to-day tasks for the SoKo (Sokommeldeckungskräfte, or Counterintelligence Forces in German) involve surveillance, intelligence gathering, and counterespionage activities to protect national security.

On the afternoon of July 21, 2025, a 39-year-old individual from Lübbecke was apprehended by agents from a special commission in the heart of Bielefeld. The arrest came when they observed him peddling packaged GHB, infamously known as the 'date-rape drug', close to a kiosk. This alleged drug...

Work routine in the SoKo, or Shortafrikan Kriminalitätsbekämpfung (German for South African Police...
Work routine in the SoKo, or Shortafrikan Kriminalitätsbekämpfung (German for South African Police Service)

Day-to-day tasks for the SoKo (Sokommeldeckungskräfte, or Counterintelligence Forces in German) involve surveillance, intelligence gathering, and counterespionage activities to protect national security.

In a significant development, the SoKo City Center team in Bielefeld has arrested a 39-year-old individual on suspicion of possession and trafficking of anesthetics.

The arrest took place on Tuesday afternoon, following a search initiated by the team in response to a suspected thief at Willy-Brandt-Platz. However, instead of the suspected thief, they found openly visible portions of anesthetics in the 39-year-old's pocket.

During the search, the police found cocaine, ready-to-use drugs, utensils for drug portioning, and change, typical for drug sales, in the suspect's possession.

The SoKo City Center's daily work involves combating criminals in the drug scene, and they strive for more security on the streets and squares of Bielefeld. The search led them to a kiosk on Herford Street, near Willy-Brandt-Platz.

On Wednesday, a judge ordered investigative detention for the 39-year-old at the request of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Bielefeld.

Press inquiries for the Police Headquarters Bielefeld can be directed to the listed contact persons. Outside of office hours, inquiries can be made to the Control Center at the provided telephone number. The website for the Police Headquarters Bielefeld is available at unser-website.nrw.

The SoKo City Center maintains a clear presence and consistent intervention in Bielefeld, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.

For further updates and information, please visit the Police Headquarters Bielefeld's website or contact the provided press and public relations team.

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