Projectory in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Police grabs dealer by hint!

Projectory in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Police grabs dealer by hint!

in Vienna-Leopoldstadt caused a suspected drug deal for excitement on Tuesday evening, July 16, 2025. An attentive passerby noticed a striking smell of marijuana in the parking garage around 10:30 p.m. and informed the police about it. The immediately employed officials from the Brigittenau city police command found that an addictive trade was underway here, as Vol reported.

When the police carried out their observation, the suspects fled. However, the rapid reaction of the emergency services led to two arrests: a 22-year-old Russian citizen could be caught in a nearby restaurant. He confessed to having acquired cannabis worth 250 euros and voluntarily handed over the adhesive. The second arrested, a 21-year-old suspected dealer, was arrested on a stolen bicycle after a short search in the 20th district and has no reported residence in Austria. Both men were reported in accordance with the Supplementary Act, as well as 5min.at

A look at the drug situation in Austria

The incident reflects a broader problem that is discussed in the annual reports on the drug situation in Austria. These reports commissioned by the European Observatory for Drugs and Drugs (EBDD) and the Ministry of Health shed light on the development of drug markets, drug -related offenses and measures for demand reduction. The last comprehensive analysis was published in the 2024 drug report and deals with the epidemiological situation in 2023. These reports are an important source of information about the legal and political framework in dealing with illegal drugs and offer a detailed look at current developments in the addiction area. More information can be found on the website of the Ministry of Health

The incidents in Vienna show how important the vigilance of the citizens is and how quickly the police and authorities can react to clues. It remains to be hoped that such operations will help to curb drug crime in the city and to ensure public security.