Hannover Prosecutor Arrested for Alleged Corruption Ties to Drug Cartel

A 39-year-old prosecutor is in custody over suspicions of leaking information to a cocaine syndicate, prompting political outrage.

The prosecutor is accused of warning cartel leaders about a nationwide raid, allowing some to evade capture.
Authorities identified the prosecutor as a potential leak through intercepted communications within the drug cartel.
The prosecutor was previously involved in cases against the cartel, which smuggled large quantities of cocaine through Hamburg.
The CDU party criticized the Justice Ministry for not promptly addressing the serious allegations in the parliamentary committee.
Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann faces pressure to provide clarity and accountability regarding the investigation.