Nearly 700 cannabis plants found at a playground in Leipzig.

Medications - Nearly 700 cannabis plants found at a playground in Leipzig.

During a park visit in Leipzig, officials found around 700 marijuana plants in two raised flower beds. They informed the authorities about their discovery on Monday morning and the police confirmed the news on Tuesday. There's even a school nearby this playground in the Stötteritz district.

Upon closer examination, school employees revealed that the beds had been empty for two weeks. The people responsible for maintaining the greenery also hadn't planted any flowers in these beds this year. The plants had been grown without permission, prompting authorities to order their destruction.

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1. The discovery of the cannabis plants at the Leipzig playground raises concerns about public order and crime in the area.
2. The public order office in Saxony is currently investigating the case, as growing drugs in raised beds is illegal.
3. Meanwhile, local residents and parents are calling for increased police presence in the Stötteritz district to prevent such incidents in the future.
4. The incident at the playground also highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring raised flower beds in public spaces to prevent illegal activities.

Source: www.stern.de