EGS Vienna: 25,000 arrests for more security in the city!

EGS Vienna: 25,000 arrests for more security in the city!

In a remarkable police operation in Vienna-Favoriten, two men aged 22 and 24 were arrested after selling marijuana to a civilian officer from the Task Force to Combat Street Crime (EGS). After the deal, the suspects separated, but were picked up by other officers near Keplerplatz. Additionally, ready-to-sell packages of addictive substances were seized from both of them. The older of the two men was reported at large, while his 22-year-old accomplice was taken into custody by the public prosecutor's office, according to the investigation Reporting on vienna.at shows.

Successes of the EGS Vienna task force

The arrests are part of the EGS's ongoing efforts to effectively combat street crime in Vienna. Since its founding 20 years ago, the EGS Vienna has arrested over 25,000 people and confiscated 570 kilograms of drugs and 6.2 million euros. Police Chief Gerhard Pürstl emphasizes that teamwork and the use of individual strengths are crucial to successfully mastering the challenges of fighting crime. Colonel Wolfgang Preiszler, head of the EGS, explains how the investigators carry out targeted surveillance and undercover purchases in order to catch the dealers. In a current example, several drug sellers were arrested last week in three districts of Vienna, which once again shows how important the work of the EGS is in preventing and combating drug-related crime, as in corrected by the Federal Ministry of the Interior documented.

These decisive measures and the ongoing investigations by EGS Vienna contribute to security and the reduction of drug-related crime in the city. The efficiency and strategy of the EGS show how important well-organized and motivated police work is in combating street crime.