Court in St. Pölten: Dealer threatened with a knife when buying drugs!

Court in St. Pölten: Dealer threatened with a knife when buying drugs!

St. Pölten, Österreich - In St. Pölten, an 18-year-old dealer is on trial for embezzlement and dangerous threats. The defendant is said to have withheld the change for an addictive purchase on April 8 in the Tulln district and threatened the customer with a knife. In this case, the price for a gram of cannabis was ten euros. [Krone]

The incident started when the customer handed over a 100 euro note, which led to the change in the change in the change. The latter initially decided to go to a ATM to get the money and then did not return. The dealer and the victim had agreed to buy drugs, whereby there are different memories of the encounter. The dealer speaks of a unique meeting, while the customer states to remember several meetings. In addition, the customer's girlfriend said that her friend "doesn't notice everything". [Krone]

The process and histrrary contexts

An interpreter is included in the process to overcome language barriers. So far, the procedure has been postponed, a judgment is still pending. The case throws a light on the current problems of drug crime, which not only pose a significant danger to public security in Austria, but also internationally.

The fight against internationally organized drug crime is a central task of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). Organized groups of perpetrators are often involved in illegal drug trafficking, which is associated with violent crimes and other crimes. The BKA is responsible for the coordination and support in such an investigation and acts against trade with classic drugs such as heroin, cocaine and cannabis as well as against synthetic drugs. [bka]

drug crime in Germany

Drug crime is an essential part of organized crime and street crime. In 2023, around 347,000 drug crime cases were recorded in Germany, which represents an increase of two percent compared to the previous year. The main part of these cases, about 208,000, concerned cannabis, which has been partially legalized since April 1, 2024. Nevertheless, cannabis was also one of the most frequently handled drugs before legalization, and the number of drug trade offenses amounts to around 55,500.

• 347,000 drug crime cases in 2023, increase of 2 percent
• 208,000 cases concerned cannabis
• 55,500 drug trade offenses registered

Illegal drug trafficking not only represents a health risk, but also causes considerable social problems. The number of drug deaths in Germany reached the highest level at around 2,230 in 2023. Those affected often die from excessive drug use, which further underlines the need for preventive measures and comprehensive strategies to combat drug crime. [Statista]