Hannover Prosecutor Arrested for Alleged Ties to Cocaine Cartel

A prosecutor is accused of leaking information to a drug cartel, raising questions about oversight within the justice system.

A 39-year-old prosecutor from Hannover is in custody, suspected of selling information to a drug cartel.
The prosecutor allegedly tipped off cartel leaders about a major raid in 2022, allowing some to escape.
The case involves a record seizure of 16 tons of cocaine in Hamburg, valued at approximately 448 million euros.
Investigations into the prosecutor's activities began covertly in 2022, yet he continued to work on related cases.
The Niedersachsen Justice Ministry faces scrutiny for its delayed response and handling of the allegations.