Drug discovery at the airport: 20 kilos of cannabis discovered in transit luggage!

Drug discovery at the airport: 20 kilos of cannabis discovered in transit luggage!

A spectacular drug discovery occurred during a routine baggage check at Vienna-Schwechat Airport on March 18, 2025. Border police officers came across a suitcase filled with an incredible 20 kilograms of cannabis herb. The suitcase, which originally came from Bangkok, was supposed to be transported onwards in Frankfurt and was part of the international drug trade meinkreis.at reported.

The 22-year-old Swedish citizen whose name was written on the suitcase was arrested. She was arrested immediately at the gate of her onward flight and taken into custody. According to the Schwechat City Police Command, a case was initiated against her and the Korneuburg public prosecutor ordered her to be sent to the Korneuburg Correctional Facility, according to the report 5min.at.

Drug trafficking and legal consequences

The discovery of the cannabis herb could have serious consequences for the young woman as she is suspected of being involved in the international drug trade. The exact circumstances of how the substances came into the country and what networks may be behind them are currently being investigated by the authorities. Cooperation between international police authorities could also be important here in order to shed light on further background information and possible accomplices.