Drug smuggling in Villach: 500 grams of cocaine and weapons secured!

Drug smuggling in Villach: 500 grams of cocaine and weapons secured!

What an investigation campaign by the Carinthian police! Since April, the hunt for a 19-year-old Villacher who is now suspected of violating the Satern Act. Last Saturday he was stopped during a traffic control. In the vehicle, the officials not only found addictive substances, but also utensils used for drug trafficking, as well as a scale and pre -folded "loners" for sale. The 19-year-old was then arrested and the suspicion was suspected that there could be a larger amount of wagons in another apartment in Villach. This was confirmed in a house search that took place on June 14 after the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt had given the green light.

Terrifying quantities came to light during the search: about 500 grams of cocaine, several hundred euros in cash, small amounts of cannabis and ecstasy tablets were ensured. In addition, there was an abundance of weapons - from a machete to an electric shock device to a shotgun and ammunition. A total of three other people, aged 21, 19 and 16, were arrested in the apartment. The 16-year-old, who is supposed to act as a connection to foreign drug dealers and helped, helped smuggle the addictive substances to Austria. The estimated road sales value of the seized drugs is between 110,000 and 150,000 euros, a really lucrative business for the gang.

young people in drug crime

The arrests are a sign of the growing drug problem, which is also reflected in the reports on the drug market in Austria. Every year, a comprehensive “Report on the Drug Base in Austria” comes out annually, which is commissioned by the Ministry of Health and the European Observatory for Drugs and Drugs. The report documents the epidemiological situation and deals with developments in the legal framework and measures for demand reduction. The last updates show how serious the situation is and a special view of the drug market and drug -related topics is particularly emphasized. This information is not only important for the authorities, but also give an insight into the often hidden drug culture that is present in our society. More on this can be found at Social Ministry .

Overall, the three arrested, including the 19-year-old and the 21-year-old, were admitted to the Klagenfurt prison. Two 19-year-old Villacher were also displayed. These incidents throw a light on the often underestimated role of young people in drug trafficking and the problems associated with it. All the more important are preventive measures and enlightened young people who are not involved in such dangerous business.

stay tuned - the developments in this case will certainly ensure turmoil. The further investigations by the police, which keeps an eye on drug crime, are also a sign that is not left loose here. As the Kleine Zeitung , the situation has obviously attracted and there is a lot at stake, both for the affected young people and for society as a whole.