Joint statement issued by the Prosecutor's office in Braunschweig, the Wolfenbüttel Police department, and the city administration of Wolfenbüttel
In Wolfenbüttel, Germany, a tragic incident occurred on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the playground located at Geibelstraße/Ackerstraße. A 1.5-year-old toddler was exposed to intoxicating substances during a visit to the playground between 15:00 and 19:00.
The toddler's unusual behaviour, apathy, loss of appetite, and strong fixation on a toy raised concerns among family members. The child was taken to the Clinic of Braunschweig, where symptoms suggesting intoxication were observed. During the car ride, the child vomited a "plastic-like" material.
Upon arrival at the hospital, a urine test revealed positive results for cocaine, amphetamines, MDMA, and ecstasy. The child currently remains in the pediatric intensive care unit, but is not in a life-threatening condition. Further blood tests are pending for confirmation and quantification of the intoxicants.
The affected playground area was immediately closed for a thorough search, which included the use of drug-sniffing dogs. No further intoxicating substances were found during the search. The city administration of Wolfenbüttel and the police urge parents and guardians to closely supervise their children during playground visits.
The city administration and the police have taken steps to ensure the safety of the playground. The playground was reopened by the police and the city on September 4, 2025, at 15:00. It is strongly recommended to prevent children from picking up or putting unknown objects in their mouths. Suspicious observations or objects should be immediately reported to the relevant authorities.
Inquiries can be made to the Police Wolfenbüttel Press Office/Public Relations. Lina Heidrich can be contacted at 05331/933-104 or via email at [email protected].
It is important to note that the responsibility for monitoring safety on the playground at Geibelstraße/Ackerstraße in Wolfenbüttel is not explicitly mentioned in the available search results. However, the incident serves as a reminder for everyone to be vigilant and proactive in ensuring the safety of our children.
For more information, please visit the Niedersachsen Police website at http://www.polizei.niedersachsen.de.
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