Seizure of Illegal Substances in Bottrop during Search Operation
In a joint operation between the police forces of Recklinghausen and Bottrop, a 35-year-old woman from Bottrop and an unidentified 30-year-old man were suspected of drug trafficking. The details of the man's identity, as provided by the search results, have not been disclosed.
The operation commenced with a search at a residence in Recklinghausen's city center, located on Gustav-Ohm-Straße. The search warrant was issued by the Essen District Court, upon application by the Public Prosecutor's Office in Essen.
During the search, several initially unknown substances were discovered, and approximately 1 kilogram of amphetamine was seized. Additionally, a knuckleduster, a dagger, and an air rifle were found. The substances found were later classified as harmless.
A 35-year-old woman from Bottrop was provisionally arrested during the search. As a precaution, nearby residential buildings in the city of Bottrop were evacuated.
The arrest was the result of tips and investigations by the Criminal Investigation Department. The public can stay updated on police activities in Recklinghausen via the Police Headquarters Recklinghausen's website (https://recklinghausen.polizei.nrw/), Instagram page (www.instagram.com/polizei.nrw.re), Facebook page (www.facebook.com/polizei.nrw.re), WhatsApp channel (https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaARqGD6xCSHwLUxl91q), and X.com's channel for Police Headquarters Recklinghausen (https://x.com/polizei_nrw_re).
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The information provided in this article is from Police Headquarters Recklinghausen, transmitted via news aktuell.
