Copenhagen's Christiania Residents Dismantle Cannabis Stalls Following Shooting
Christiania residents in Copenhagen dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting injures police officers, highlighting concerns over organized crime
Key Points
- 1Christiania residents dismantle cannabis stalls after a shooting
- 2Two police officers and a civilian were injured in the incident
- 3The suspected shooter was arrested but later died from injuries
- 4Residents condemn violence and express support for injured officers
- 5Christiania was established in 1971 by hippies and faces organized crime threats
In response to a recent shooting incident, residents of Christiania, a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood in Copenhagen, have begun dismantling cannabis stalls in their community. The decision came after a violent encounter left two police officers and a civilian injured during an attempt to apprehend a drug dealer. One of the officers remains in critical condition. The suspected shooter was captured but succumbed to injuries sustained during his arrest
Risenga Manghezi, representing the residents, expressed their strong condemnation of the violence that has plagued Pusher Street, a well-known area for cannabis trade. Manghezi highlighted the community's desire to send support to the injured policeman and his family. Established in 1971 by hippies, Christiania has long been a symbol of liberal drug culture, but residents now fear that organized crime groups have taken over, threatening their way of life