Drug smuggling in Klagenfurt: Four men arrested and drugs secured!

Drug smuggling in Klagenfurt: Four men arrested and drugs secured!

Klagenfurt, Österreich - On February 5, 2025, the police in Klagenfurt carried out a successful blow against organized drug trafficking. Four men, including a 69-year-old Slovenian citizen, two Austrian citizens aged 40 and 64 and a 44-year-old Bosnian citizen, were arrested. This measure was followed by intensive investigations by the State Criminal Police Office in Carinthia and the Klagenfurt city police, which aimed at the drug smuggling from Slovenia to Carinthia. According to [gailtal-journal.at] (https://gailtal-journal.at/aktuell/suchtgift-schmuggel-gangel-gest- vier-fehr-in-klagenfurt/), the 69-year-old was known as the main responsible for drug deliveries.

As part of the arrests, the authorities confiscated 220 grams of heroin and around 40 grams of cocaine. These drugs were handed over to subdealers in the area and resold there. The investigation showed that between 2022 and early 2025 a total of 7.3 kilograms of heroin, 2.4 kilograms of cocaine and 620 grams of cannabis herb were smuggled. A total of at least 40 customers were involved in drug trafficking, with the four main suspects generated several hundred thousand euros through their illegal trade over time.

drug crime in Austria

Austria plays a central role in the international addictive business and represents both a consumption and a transit place for illegal drugs. On the basis of the findings of the Federal Criminal Police Office, there are several influencing factors on drug crime in the country. The Balkan route for the smuggling of opiates and the international airport in Vienna-Schwechat, which is an important import point for cocaine, are particularly relevant.

In addition to traditional smuggling methods, the trade in drugs over the Internet and the Darknet is becoming increasingly important. These developments present great challenges in combating drug trafficking. The authorities are currently working on international projects to combat these problems, especially in cooperation with the countries of the Western Balkans and the Darknet scene. In addition, a reporting point for drug output materials was set up in the Federal Criminal Police Office to limit the abuse potential of chemical substances.

The four arrested drug dealers are still in custody, while the investigation continues and the focus is on combating organized drug trafficking in Carinthia. This arrest and ensuring drugs underline the continuous efforts of the security forces to reduce drug crime in Austria. krone.at points out that this is an important blow against drug trafficking in the region.