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Organized crime sees rise in suspects and murders
The Federal Criminal Police Office of Germany has released a report revealing a significant rise in organized crime activity within Germany during 2025. According to the report, authorities handled 683 investigations and made 7,988 arrests, marking the highest levels in the past five years. The majority of the activity is concentrated in drug trafficking, accounting for 37%, with violent crimes also on the increase. Homicides linked to organized crime rose from 13 to 20 cases, while cases of bodily harm increased from 77 to 100, along with a surge in investigations involving violence, which went from 11 to 31. The report also highlights the emergence of new phenomena, such as the exploitation of young people and minors for violence in exchange for money, as well as the spread of "crime as a service." There has also been an uptick in the use of firearms in public spaces. These crimes have resulted in economic losses estimated at around 2.78 billion euros, with criminal revenues reaching approximately 2.16 billion euros. The government is working to tighten measures to combat these phenomena.
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