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Police catch St. Pölten drug driver after chase!
A runaway driver was arrested in Traisen after drug abuse and cannabis possession. Investigations are ongoing.
Police catch St. Pölten drug driver after chase!
A 33-year-old man from St. Pölten evaded a police check in Traisen and then continued on foot. The previous speed measurement on the B 20 showed that he was driving too fast. After a manhunt, the fugitive was caught 90 minutes later in Rotheau. The man confessed to having consumed drugs, which was confirmed by a medical officer. During a search of his apartment, police seized 13 grams of marijuana and an indoor plantation with eight flowering cannabis plants. As a result of these incidents, his driver's license was revoked and he received several charges reports the Crown.
In addition, a 50-year-old Czech man was stopped in a speed check in Kleinzell after he was clocked at 139 km/h in a 70 km/h section. His driver's license was also confiscated and a report was filed with the district administration.
Drugs found in Nuremberg
General trends in drug crime
Drug crime trends are worrying. According to that Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), a total of 346,877 drug offenses were registered in 2022, which represents an increase of 1.8% compared to the previous year. Cannabis remains the most common drug in these crimes, accounting for around two thirds. In 2023, 207,563 drug offenses related to cannabis have already been documented.
The number of cannabis plantations seized has increased significantly. In 2023, 450 cannabis plantations were seized, including 146 large plantations and 37 professional plantations. With regard to drug trafficking, the new cannabis law, which comes into force on April 1, 2024, is expected to help combat the black market. At the same time, a 27.4% increase in cocaine offenses to a new high shows that the challenges in drug crime remain serious.
These incidents and statistics highlight the complexity and ongoing problems in drug crime, both locally and nationally.