Christiania Residents Begin Transformation to Eliminate Illegal Hashish Market

In a symbolic move, Christiania's community members started dismantling Pusher Street, aiming to rebuild the area without its notorious drug trade.

Residents of Christiania, a historic hippie enclave in Copenhagen, have started tearing up Pusher Street to signal the end of the illegal hashish market.
The initiative, supported by local and national authorities, aims to renovate the area and integrate it into Copenhagen while preserving its unique community spirit.
The Danish government has offered financial support for the renovation, contingent on the removal of the illegal drug market.
Community members hope the transformation will attract younger families and revitalize the area, maintaining its artistic and cultural essence.
The move comes after years of drug-related violence and tension, with residents and authorities seeking a safer, crime-free environment.