In the case of the series of explosions in Cologne, the police in Paris arrested a 22-year-old. Investigators suspect he could be a key figure in the drug gang war.
Investigators believe he is a “key figure” in the alleged drug deal, which is said to have been the starting point for the series of explosions that have rocked Cologne and other places in recent months.
As WDR learned from investigators, it is said to be a German-Iraqi. He is said to have been involved in a deal involving at least 700 kilograms of marijuana. The drug was stored in a hall in Hürth Köln.
Other drug dealers are said to have stolen 300 kilograms of the drug there. According to the Cologne public prosecutor’s office, the theft was the trigger for a series of kidnappings, explosives and arson attacks Rhineland.
Public Prosecutor’s Office requests extradition
The 22-year-old suspected drug dealer, who was caught by police in France, is said to have fled after stealing drugs. The Cologne public prosecutor’s office had launched an international search for him.
Now the Cologne public prosecutor’s office wants to have the man extradited to Germany. The extradition process has already been initiated, according to a press release from the police and public prosecutor’s office.
Sources:
- Cologne police and public administration
- WDR information from investigative circles
We will report on this topic on WDR on October 4th, 2024 on the radio: WDR 2, 5 p.m.
