Berlin Reports €57 Million Losses from Organized Crime in 2023

Police investigations revealed 66 cases and 485 suspects tied to organized criminal networks, with significant focus on drug trafficking and theft.

Organized crime in Berlin caused financial damages totaling €57.1 million in 2023, with a single heist in Charlottenburg accounting for €45.5 million.
Authorities conducted 66 major investigations involving 485 suspects, with 66% of those identified holding foreign nationalities.
Key criminal activities included drug trafficking, systematic theft, and violent intimidation, with encrypted communication tools like EncroChat playing a major role.
Police seized nearly €10 million in assets, though officials note that unregistered crimes likely represent an even larger problem.
Clankriminalität, Russisch-Eurasische networks, and international car trafficking were among the primary targets of law enforcement efforts.