57
/ 100
Mixed
Frankfurt
Frankfurt is identified as the cocaine capital of Germany, with a significant increase in cocaine concentration in wastewater. The central station area is a major hub, and Hesse authorities have implemented a rescue plan. Hamburg and Berlin follow in cocaine consumption rankings.
Infact verdict: Mixed (57/100).
The claims regarding Frankfurt's status as the cocaine capital and the increase in cocaine concentration in wastewater are partially supported by evidence. Frankfurt is noted for its significant drug scene, particularly around the central station, but it is not definitively labeled as the cocaine capital. The increase in cocaine concentration in wastewater is corroborated by a study. However, the claim about Hamburg and Berlin's rankings lacks support. The evidence for a comprehensive rescue plan by Hesse authorities is also insufficient.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
50
Mixed
Crime
Frankfurt is the cocaine capital of Germany.
While Frankfurt is known for its significant drug scene, particularly in the Bahnhofsviertel district, the evidence does not definitively label it as the cocaine capital of Germany. Sources highlight the presence of drug users but do not confirm the claim explicitly.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
50
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
50
Weighted Total
50
Evidence Summary
3 web sources highlight drug scene but do not confirm 'cocaine capital' status.
91
True
Crime
The concentration of cocaine in Frankfurt’s wastewater increased by 70% between 2017 and 2025.
The claim is supported by a study from the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, which reports a 70% increase in cocaine levels in Frankfurt's wastewater since 2017.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
Study confirms 70% increase in cocaine levels in wastewater.
66
Mostly True
Crime
The main hub for cocaine in Frankfurt is the area around the central station.
The area around Frankfurt's central station, Bahnhofsviertel, is known for its high crime rate and drug scene, supporting the claim that it is a major hub for cocaine.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
70
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
70
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
70
Weighted Total
66
Evidence Summary
3 sources confirm high crime and drug activity around central station.
42
Mixed
Crime
Hesse authorities have implemented a rescue plan involving more police, checks, cameras, and raids.
The evidence mentions expanded security efforts and surveillance in Hesse but does not confirm a comprehensive rescue plan involving more police, checks, cameras, and raids.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
40
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
40
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
40
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
40
Weighted Total
42
Evidence Summary
2 sources mention security efforts but not a comprehensive rescue plan.
35
Mostly False
Crime
Hamburg and Berlin rank second and third in cocaine consumption in Germany.
The evidence does not support the specific ranking of Hamburg and Berlin as second and third in cocaine consumption. Berlin is mentioned as a cocaine capital, but no specific ranking for Hamburg is provided.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
30
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
30
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
30
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
30
Weighted Total
35
Evidence Summary
2 sources mention Berlin but not specific rankings for Hamburg.
