Drug find in the border tunnel: Italians are in custody because of heroin!

Drug find in the border tunnel: Italians are in custody because of heroin!

Füssen, Deutschland - A 44-year-old Italian was arrested after a drug discovery on the border tunnel Füssen (BAB 7). The vehicle was checked on Friday night, May 9th. In addition to the man, his 54-year-old partner was also present. During the passenger's search, several drug packs were discovered in his underpants, which included around 15 grams of heroin, 14 grams of cocaine and over 50 grams of cannabis. The man stated that he had previously consumed heroin and cocaine.

The driver, who was also under the influence of drugs, also proved to be a problem. A quick test reacted positively to amphetamines, which is why she was taken to a hospital in Füssen to take blood. At the order of the Kempten public prosecutor, the couple's shared apartment was searched in Memmingen, with around 12,000 euros in cash being secured.

drug trafficking and a comprehensive report on drugs in Europe

The passenger was reported for violation of the narcotics and consumer cannabis law. Due to withdrawal symptoms, he first had to be treated medically in the Kempten district hospital. Later he was demonstrated to the investigative judge at the district court of Kempten, who issued an arrest warrant. The woman, on the other hand, remained at the open foot and was displayed for the import of narcotics and driving under the influence of drugs. The further investigations are headed by the Munich College Fine Office.

The situation on the European drug market is a challenge, as the European Drug Report 2024. The report analyzes the drug situation by the end of 2023 and is based on data from EU member states, Turkey and Norway. Cannabis remains the most common illegal drug in Europe, while cocaine is the second most common. The report includes extensive analyzes of consumer patterns and health consequences.

blow against cocaine trade in Germany

In another context, drug investigators and have ensured a record amount of cocaine. A raid that followed several years of investigation by NDR and WDR led to the confiscation of more than 35 tons of cocaine, mostly in the port of Hamburg. The public prosecutor's office in Düsseldorf spoke of a value in billions of bills and the investigation is coordinated under the name "Plexus".

A suspected perpetrator got into a dispute with an Albanian drug gang because of debts, which indicates the complexity and danger of drug crime. The situation illustrates that Europe is still the focus of international cocaine gangs, whose activities and amounts of drugs are increasing.