8/31/2026 1:21:20 PM CEST |Copenhagen Police
A 40-year-old car was seized with a view to confiscation due to repeated violations. The man was also in possession of a large cash amount, and subsequent investigations led to an address in Herlev, where further drug findings were made. A 19-year-old woman and two men aged 20 and 23 were detained. The four individuals, all Romanian citizens, were presented in Copenhagen District Court on Saturday and remanded in custody for 25 days.
8/31/2026 1:20:09 PM CEST |Copenhagen Police
On Friday afternoon, a civilian patrol found a suspicious vehicle on Ørestads Blvd. When they approached, the driver backed into the patrol car and drove away at high speed. Shortly after, he abandoned the car and fled from Amager Fields, where he was detained with the help of citizens who provided information about his actions. The detained person is a 40-year-old man with Romanian citizenship. He was charged with violating the law on euphoric substances as he was in possession of MDMA, ketamine, and cocaine packaged for sale.
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Heritage protection31.8.2026 10:33:20 CEST | Official communication
During the night until Sunday, we received a report that three individuals had been trapped in an area in Ørestad where a metro construction site was located, and the individuals had spray-painted graffiti. Several patrols were dispatched and the suspected individuals, three men aged 27, 28, and 30, all with Spanish citizenship, were arrested. The three men were in possession of several spray cans and were all charged with vandalism.
Ghost vehicle list on the Øresund Motorway30.8.2026 08:25:53 CEST | Official communication
The Øresund Bridge was briefly closed in the direction of Sweden due to a "Haunting List." Foreign drivers turned their vehicles in the Øresund Tunnel and drove back towards Copenhagen against the traffic flow. The roadblock before the tunnel prevented any dangerous situations. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was issued a citation for reckless driving.
Ban on unnecessary driving in nightlife zones28.8.2026 15:01:37 CEST | Government Statement
During the weekend, you can find us in the nightlife, where we are present, among other things, to ensure safety for nightlife guests and residents. In 2021, four nightlife zones were established in parts of Inner City, with many restrictions and nightlife guests. Remember that in several nightlife zones, there is a ban on unnecessary driving during the time from midnight to 5 a.m. Last weekend, four cars were issued citations for driving in the zones, and they risk a fine of 3,000 kr. Read more about the nightlife zones in Copenhagen here
61 cyclists issued for cycling through red light at school27.8.2026 08:19:24 CEST | Government Statement
On Wednesday morning, our transportation department and the nearby police conducted a targeted transportation action at the School in South Harbor. During the operation, 61 cyclists were stopped and issued a 1,000 kr fine for cycling through red lights. Additionally, two people were issued citations for using handheld mobile phones, while four cyclists were issued for cycling on the road instead of the bike lane. Copenhagen Police are continuously present at the city's schools to create a safer and more secure school environment.
Four issued in pill sales case8/26/2026 12:57:42 CEST | Ministry of Justice Announcement
Following an investigation into a case of organized trade, including opioids, four men aged 21-28 were detained yesterday. They were arrested at addresses in the metropolitan area, and during subsequent searches, various amounts of psychoactive substances, including hash and opioids, as well as medications, were found. Simultaneously, a significant cash amount, believed to be from previous sales, was seized. The four men were charged and released, and the investigation into the case continues.