Overview

• 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.