Series of burglary in pharmacies: five suspects from Algeria and Morocco

Series of burglary in pharmacies: five suspects from Algeria and Morocco

In the past few weeks, a number of burglaries in pharmacies have caused a stir in several federal states. The State Criminal Police Office in Lower Austria then identified five young people as possible perpetrators. These suspects come from Algeria and Morocco and have concentrated on pharmacies. According to the results of the investigation, they stole cash.

The series of burglaries comprises a total of 19 incidents that extended across several cities and regions. Among the crime scenes are not only Vienna-Penzing , but also various districts in Lower Austria , the cities Salzburg , Wels and Innsbruck . In these burglaries, sliding doors were often opened violently, and the cash was taken from change of change. The total damage amounts to around 50,000 euros, whereby the stolen money is estimated at around 9,000 euros.

arrests in Europe

three of the accused have already been caught in the Switzerland and in Germany and transferred to the judiciary Wiener Neustadt . The campaigns were made on the basis of European arrest warrants. In addition, it is actively searched for two other accomplices, whose whereabouts are currently unknown. The police have confirmed that the young people are comprehensively confessed.

The State Police Directorate Lower Austria announced that the search continued intensively both in Germany and abroad. These investigations are of great importance to increase security in the regions concerned and prevent further offenses. The public prosecutor's investigations should now clarify whether other crimes are related to the suspects.

The processes are a worrying example of how crime is crossed. The coordinated search is a sign of cooperation between the European countries, which together is against the increasing number of burglaries and thefts. Citizens are called to report suspicious activities and thus contribute to the investigation of crimes. For further detailed information about the ongoing investigations, See the report on Kurier.at .