- Cologne authorities are managing around twenty-five investigations.
Due to numerous blasts and alleged ties to the infamous Micro-Mafia, a task force in Cologne is at the moment managing around 25 cases. This was disclosed by the Cologne Public Prosecutor's Office to the German Press Agency. These cases involve at least 20 individuals, as a spokesperson clarified.
Recent days have seen explosions not only in Cologne but also in Engelskirchen and Duisburg. Based on initial police reports, these explosions appear to stem from clashes between drug cartels, including those from the Netherlands. Blowing up house entrances is a usual method of intimidation employed by the so-called Dutch Micro-Mafia. This term refers to drug peddlers from the adjacent nation, many of whom have Moroccan roots.
Investigators believe that the theft of a significant quantity of cannabis from a warehouse in Hürth might have instigated the surge in confrontations. The facility also witnessed a violent hostage situation in Cologne.
The task force leading this investigation, dubbed "Sattla," was established by the Cologne Police. The peculiar name "Sattla" is derived from Arabic, meaning hashish. As per information from the Cologne Police, the task force consists of approximately 50 officers.
The Cologne Police, led by the task force "Sattla," is intensely investigating the series of explosions, given the involvement of drug cartels and the Dutch Micro-Mafia. The police are working diligently to apprehend any suspects linked to these violent incidents.
