# Organized crime and drug-related deaths rise in Germany

https://mins.news/en/item/63777

- DW, 2026-09-18 06:51 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/organized-crime-and-drug-related-deaths-rise-germany/a-79315774?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s annual organized crime report describes cocaine as a threat to the state and society, amid record drug-related deaths and rising money-laundering cases. Police said 10 tons of cocaine were seized last year, while criminal groups are using real estate, digital platforms and social media to launder profits and recruit minors.