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Raid in Ottakring: 43-year-old arrested with 3 kilos of cocaine!
A drug ring was uncovered in the Ottakring district of Vienna: a 43-year-old North Macedonian dealer was arrested with 3 kg of cocaine and 9,000 euros in cash.
Raid in Ottakring: 43-year-old arrested with 3 kilos of cocaine!
A comprehensive drug ring was revealed in Vienna-Ottakring on September 24, 2025. In a targeted arrest, the police grabbed a 43-year-old North Macedonian citizen who was caught in Flagranti with a large contingent cocaine. The operational group to combat street crime (EGS) carried out the arrest at around 8:15 p.m. after observing suspicious handings that indicated active addictive substances. When searching the suspect and his apartment, the police secured a total of 3.1 kilograms of cocaine - a value of around 300,000 euros on the street market - and almost 9,000 euros in cash.
The arrest is in the context of the continuous efforts of the Viennese police to fight drugs with drugs. According to the Kosmo, around 25,000 people have arrived in Vienna due to drug offenses. The EGS Vienna consists of four specialized teams with 80 civil servants, two groups of whom concentrate on addictive crime. A total of around 570 kilograms of hard drugs and 6.2 million euros in cash have been secured since the unit was founded.
Heavy drug detention
The amount of cocaine seized indicates large-scale commercial trafficking. The investigation also examines the possible existence of people behind the crime or other people involved in the crime. The Vienna public prosecutor's office has already filed an application for pre-trial detention, and the accused is still pending a court appearance, as 5min reports. The accused is currently in police custody while investigators continue to work to shed light on the background to the drug trafficking.
The drug problem in Austria is complex and is analyzed regularly. Drug situation reports commissioned by the Ministry of Health and the European Monitoring Center for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) highlight trends and challenges in the drug market. The latest drug report records the epidemiological situation and examines the political and legal framework that is relevant to combating drug-related crime Ministry of Social Affairs.
With the increasing threat of drug crime, the fight against the addictive substance in densely populated urban areas such as Ottakring for the Viennese police becomes a priority. The arrested and seized goods in this case are considered a clear message that drug trafficking in the city is not tolerated.