Customs stops drug courier: 10 kilos of cocaine discovered in center console!

On the A 44 federal highway near Aachen, customs officers have stopped a drug courier in which over ten kilograms of cocaine were secured. The find was hidden into nine packages under the center console of a vehicle. The drug sales value of the drugs is estimated at around 940,000 euros. The driver, a 28-year-old Serb, was temporarily arrested, while a noise poison dog was used to search for the vehicle. The incident occurred at the end of October 2024, shortly after the driver from Belgium had entered Germany.

A cocaine package was found after initial investigations, which led to the further search of the vehicle. Customsers finally discovered around 10.42 kilos of cocaine through the dismantling of the center console and switching backdrop. A criminal procedure for suspicion of a violation of the Narcotics Act has been initiated, and the investigation is continued by the Essen customs investigation. This arrest is part of the strategy of fighting drug treatment that play a central role in international drug trafficking. According to anwalt.de , drug treatment is often on behalf of larger criminal organizations.

drug cure in international drug trafficking

In Germany there are strict sanctions against drug couriers that are involved in the transport of narcotics such as cocaine, heroin or cannabis. These transports often take place across national borders, with drugs being hidden in luggage, vehicles or sometimes even in your own body. The legal provisions in the Narcotics Act (BTMG) regulate the criminal consequences that can vary depending on the type and amount of the drugs transported.

Special regulations are § 29 BTMG, which deals with unauthorized trade and import of narcotics, as well as § 30 BTMG, which defines tightened punishments for serious cases, such as the transport of large quantities or membership in a gang. In addition, § 30a BTMG is important because it deals with particularly severe cases that contain an use of weapons or large amounts of drugs. Defense opportunities for drug couriers can include a lack of knowledge of drugs or a minor participation in the deeds.