Police carried out a joint special operation against suspected criminal structures in commercial premises in Unna and nearby towns, focusing on kiosk and fast-food businesses. On Friday evening, 13 November 2026, the Kreis Police Authority Unna teamed up with the Main Customs Office Dortmund, and the municipal authorities of Werne and Selm. The operation was supported by the State Office for the Fight against Financial Crime, the Jobcenter, the Lüdinghausen tax office, and the food monitoring service of the Unna district. During the checks, officers controlled 13 businesses and inspected 10 vehicles, interviewing and verifying 57 people. Police said the operation aimed to uncover potentially illegal structures and take action against confirmed violations. Officers and accompanying authorities found multiple regulatory breaches, including under animal welfare, pharmaceuticals, and food law. They also uncovered offences under the Narcotics Act, the Road Traffic Act and compulsory insurance requirements. Investigators seized several kilograms of untaxed tobacco, nicotine liquids and so-called Nikopops. They also confiscated not insignificant quantities of cannabis flowers and two slot machines. Cash register checks conducted by the financial authorities reportedly revealed formal defects and untaxed income. The operation was described by all participating authorities as successful, with enforcement actions following the findings.