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14-year-old dies of MDMA overdose: trial against dealer begins!
A 14-year-old girl from Braunschweig died of an MDMA overdose in 2024. The trial against the 17-year-old is scheduled to begin in December 2024.
14-year-old dies of MDMA overdose: trial against dealer begins!
On August 7, 2024, tragedy struck in Braunschweig when a 14-year-old girl died of an overdose of MDMA, better known as Ecstasy. All resuscitation attempts were unsuccessful and left a family in deep mourning. A trial is now beginning against a then 17-year-old boy who is accused of supplying the girl with drugs. This reports News38.
The trial begins on December 17, 2024 and will be held behind closed doors because the defendant was a minor at the time of the crime. He is facing charges of unlawful administration of narcotics resulting in death. According to the investigation, the defendant met another 17-year-old and the girl in an apartment where they consumed drugs. The two teenagers are said to have given the girl high-dose MDMA tablets without informing her. The second suspect is currently unknown and is still being sought. The emergency call was made by a separately prosecuted accomplice after the girl was in a physically exceptional state.
The legal consequences
The legal implications of the allegations are serious. According to Section 29 of the Narcotics Act (BtMG), such offenses are punishable by a prison sentence of up to five years or a fine. The punishment depends on various factors, such as the type of offense and the amount of MDMA that was involved. Purity also plays a role when assessing the quantity, as MDMA is often diluted. Small amounts could potentially be dismissed by prosecutors, while larger amounts could result in more severe penalties. This explains Mandic law firm.
MDMA has a strong presence in the European nightclub scene and is the second most commonly used illegal stimulant after cocaine. Although there was a decline in consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic, use increased again after restrictions were lifted. In many European cities, analysis of wastewater samples shows that MDMA residues have increased. In 2022, more than 14,500 seizures of MDMA were reported in the EU. The average MDMA content in tablets provided values between 140 mg and 157 mg. The need for education and prevention measures is therefore unbroken, especially with regard to the dangers posed by drugs such as MDMA. These findings come from the latest European drug report published by Euda.
In a country where drug abuse is becoming increasingly prevalent, the girl's sad story recognizes the terrible consequences that drug use can bring. A verdict in this case is expected on February 13, 2026 and the community's thoughts are with the grieving family and all those affected.