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world-society1 year ago

"Christiania's Battle Against Drug Gangs: Copenhagen's Cannabis Street Cleared"

Residents of Christiania, Denmark, joined authorities to tear up cobblestones on Pusher Street, known for drug sales, as part of a renewal project to combat rising crime and insecurity. The enclave, once a libertarian, hippie paradise, has been plagued by drug violence, prompting locals to take a stand against the situation. The removal of cobblestones marks the first step in integrating the community into the Danish capital, with plans for new infrastructure and housing. Residents hope to return to the founding ideals of art, culture, and collective living, aiming to create a peaceful and welcoming environment.

world-society1 year ago

"Christiania's Crackdown: Denmark Takes Action Against Illegal Drug Market"

The Christiania community in Copenhagen, known for its freewheeling and alternative lifestyle, is taking steps to rid itself of the criminal gangs that control its illegal hashish market by tearing up the cobblestoned Pusher Street where the drug is openly sold. The plan is to create a new Christiania without the criminal hashish market, with the first step being the removal of cobblestones and renovation of nearby buildings. The community, which has a long history of clashes with authorities over its unconventional way of life, hopes to maintain its free-spirited ethos while integrating into the Danish capital.