Drug trade in Vienna: Two men arrested - investigations run

Drug trade in Vienna: Two men arrested - investigations run

A significant success for the Viennese police was recorded on October 3, 2024 when she arrested a 22-year-old man who had been drug for over a year. The suspect was caught in the event of an observed sale of cannabis herb to a 19-year-old buyer.

The arrest enabled the officials to secure several evidence by subsequent searching the 22-year-old's apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf. A total of 473 grams of cannabis herb, 64 grams of cannabis resin, 3,570 euros cash and a mobile phone were found. During the survey, the man admitted that he has been selling addictive substances in a long time. He was then brought to a prison.

further arrest leads to new knowledge

In the course of the investigation, a 29-year-old Algerian citizen was also identified. This is said to have been the supplier of the 22-year-old. The 29-year-old was arrested on October 4, during another drug deal. During the personal search, the officials found 500 grams of cannabis, a fake ID and another mobile phone. The suspect refused to testify in his interrogation. He was also brought to a prison.

These incidents also skill light on drug trafficking in the region and show the continuous efforts of the police to prevent these illegal activities. The secured evidence and the arrests could also lead to further investigations within the drug scene.