Raid in Wiener Neustadt: Police discovered cannabis plantations

Raid in Wiener Neustadt: Police discovered cannabis plantations

In Wiener Neustadt, the police carried out comprehensive use against organized drug crime on Monday. Parts of the city center were blocked, while the officials carried out a search in a multi -storey, empty building. According to police spokesman Johann Baumschlager, the blocking was lifted at 10 p.m. During the search, the police found a fist firearm and the search for a suspect continues.

The affected building is the former Brodtisch passage in which cannabis plantations were discovered. These plantations are to be assigned to a criminal organization. The police had received references to the illegal activities of drug producers when unusually high electricity invoices for the building were found.

police forces and special unit in use

The special unit Cobra was on site with special equipment, including drones and service dogs. Baumschlager reported that "contact with perpetrators" took place inside the building. Despite this contact, the suspect managed to escape. The police continue to secure the surroundings and conduct intensive investigations about suspected addictive crime and criminal associations.

in Neunkirchner Straße and Brodtischgasse had to keep pedestrians and vehicles away for several hours. The residents were asked not to leave their apartments and to follow the instructions of the emergency services. The police thanked the population for their cooperation under these difficult circumstances.

Investigations and further steps

The discovery of cannabis plantations is a serious case of drug crime, the police explained. Further investigations must be made to examine the entire extent of the criminal activities. An expert from the criminal police said that the seized weapon finds are examined in order to clarify possible connections to other crimes. The situation remains tense, and the police will be more present on site in the coming days to take further security measures and to advance the investigation.

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