Drug trade in Upper Austria: Two men condemned too long!

Drug trade in Upper Austria: Two men condemned too long!

A dramatic judgment was made on December 5, 2024 at the Wels Regional Court: A 49-year-old from Attnang-Puchheim and a 45-year-old from Bad Ischl have to go to prison for a total of eight years. The two men found guilty of smuggling and selling about two kilograms of cocaine between 2022 and early 2024, received five or three years in prison. The drugs were mainly driven out in their home communities, which led to their conviction for importing and passing on the addiction poison. Both judgments are legally binding and are carried out without mitigating circumstances, such as The arrests and the subsequent judgments clearly show that the Austrian authorities decide against drug trafficking, especially if they are large quantities. According to orf , such measures are necessary to prevent illegal drug flow and to promote security in the communities. The perpetrators not only broken the laws, but also endangered the lives of many people by working on the front of drug trade.