Drug ring smashed in Eberstalzell and Laakirchen: eight arrests!

Drug ring smashed in Eberstalzell and Laakirchen: eight arrests!

In a spectacular access, the Viennese police smashed a drug ring that brokered cocaine and other drugs to their customers. The dealers used taxis to do their business - the addictive was sold directly while driving. According to KURIER , six men were involved, including two taxi foods aged 46 and 58, as well as a 36-year-old Egyptian and three Nigerians between 35 and 47 years. This group has been active since 2019 and is said to have sold 3.6 kilograms of cocaine in recent years.

Investigations and arrests

The investigation not only led to the destruction of the drug ring in Vienna, but also to further arrests in Upper Austria. As reported orf , a 30-year-old from Eberstalzell and a 31-year-old from Laakirchen were identified as the main perpetrator. They acted in the districts of Welsland and Gmunden, and in their activities between 2019 and summer 2024 they sold several kilos of drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, MDMA and speed. Both men have largely admitted the addictive trade and are in custody.

The police have found a network of almost 100 customers in total and not only ensured drugs, but also cash in scenic scope for house searches. In addition, around 1.4 kilograms of cocaine were discovered in the operations. The advertising of the dealers was also creative: they applied their services under the name "Coco-Taxi" with large-scale graffiti that can be found throughout the city.