Vienna drug raid: Five arrests, 2.5 kg cocaine and over 60,000 euros seized
Vienna police have dismantled an alleged drug gang and confiscated cocaine and cash totalling six figures.
Vienna police dismantle drug gang following major operation across multiple districts
According to meinbezirk.at, Vienna police have arrested five alleged drug dealers following extensive investigations and seized drugs and cash in substantial quantities.
Officers from the street crime task force became aware of a 25-year-old suspect in the 15th district who left a multi-unit building and behaved suspiciously. After he met with a 50-year-old alleged accomplice and exchanged objects, officers intervened.
During a search of the 25-year-old, investigators secured approximately 2.5 kilograms of cocaine and 2,165 euros in cash. Both men were arrested; a subsequent flat search yielded additional cash.
As part of further investigations, officers observed a 24-year-old suspect who travelled from a flat in Penzing to Favoriten. There she handed over a bag containing 60,100 euros in cash to a 54-year-old woman. Both women were subsequently arrested.
During a search of a property in Favoriten used as a money depot, investigators discovered a cash counting machine and tens of thousands of euros in cash. The 24-year-old and a further 29-year-old suspect were ultimately apprehended in a bar in Penzing.
Remand detention is being considered for all five arrested individuals.
Source: Google News AT — Crime (de)