Christiania plan could push drug crime into other parts of Copenhagen: MP
The new law will target a specially designated zone in which fines for possession will be doubled even for a first offence
The Local (Denmark)
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A government plan to shut down the Christiania ‘Pusher Street’ cannabis market and double drug penalties in the zone risks pushing crime into other parts of Copenhagen, according to a spokesperson for marginalised groups, Nanna W. Gotfredsen, from coalition partner the Moderate party. New measures expected to be implemented by the government to fight gang-related violence in Christiania could have a negative impact elsewhere in Copenhagen, a spokesperson from the Moderates said after the plan was announced. Gotfredsen expressed concerns about the plan which was presented by the government her own party is a part of. (See also: Criminologist on new proposal: Tougher penalties are not the solution)
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