27 kilos of cannabis ensured: suspect arrested in Salzburg

27 kilos of cannabis ensured: suspect arrested in Salzburg

In a surprising incident in Salzburg, 27 kilograms of cannabis were discovered in August this year. This is a considerable amount that has an estimated value of around 270,000 euros in the road sales.

The control took place on August 10, 2024 in Stuhlefelden when police officers checked a suspicious panel van. The officials noticed that all the vehicle windows of the vehicle were covered with adhesive tape, which immediately attracted their attention. The 59-year-old Hungarian driver said that he transported health products. But during the inspection, the police found six large boxes, from which a clear smell of cannabis urged.

illegal cannabis find and arrest

Although the driver tried to claim that it was legal CBD products, he was unable to provide any evidence. Based on the suspicions, the police arrived for the time being and confiscated the alleged goods for further examination.

A subsequent analysis by the district criminal service Zell am See, supported by the Salzburg State Criminal Police Office, ruled that the secured products were actually illegal cannabis that significantly exceeded the limit values of the addictive law. This caused the officials to initiate more comprehensive investigations.

further investigations lead to suspect

In the course of these investigations, a 56-year-old Austrian was also identified as another suspect. With the conclusion of the investigation, both men are handed over to the Salzburg public prosecutor. This event not only raises questions about the origin of the cannabis, but also over the entire chain that led to this illegal transport.

The case shows how important the work of the police is, especially in the case of targeted controls, to prevent illegal drugs and their trade. With such a large amount of cannabis in circulation, it is crucial that the authorities continue to remain attentive to prevent similar incidents in the future. Further details on this topic are set in a current report on www.5min.at find.