Massive drug procedure at Vienna Airport: 600 kilos of cannabis ensured

Massive drug procedure at Vienna Airport: 600 kilos of cannabis ensured

At the Vienna Airport in Schwechat, there was a significant success in the fight against drug trafficking: 600 kilograms of cannabis herb have already been ensured during focus controls. This incident is related to an increasing smuggling of drugs from Thailand to Europe. The Lower Austria State Police Directorate confirmed that the drugs were intended for further transport to other European cities.

In the context of intensive investigations, which had been carried out by the Schwechat city police in cooperation with the Federal Criminal Police and customs since July, 21 suspects were arrested between the ages of 20 and 54 and brought to the Korneuburg judge. There are people of different nationalities among the suspects. The police informed that the masterminds of these criminal activities operate specifically in Internet forums, where they recruit potential smugglers with rewards of several thousand euros. In addition, these clients are said to have given a “guarantee of success” for their criminal business.

background of the investigation

A reason for the significant increase in addictive substances, which can be observed not only in Vienna, but also at numerous other European airports, could be the legalization of cannabis cultivation in Thailand. This new legal environment has led to an oversupply of cannabis and resulted in a drop in prices. Despite the classification of this drug as "easy", immense profits can be made, which fuels crime.

Coat dogs were also used here that played a crucial role in the detection of drugs. Meanwhile, the investigation into the back men of the smuggling ring continues because the police are trying to disguise the complex networks behind these illegal activities. Current information about the developments in this case can be found in reports from www.unsertirol24.com .