Cocaine and cannabis trafficking in Drobeta Turnu Severin: two suspects detained
Two people aged 20 and 40 have been detained in Mehedinți County for drug trafficking. DIICOT prosecutors have requested preventive arrest for 30 days.
Two suspects detained for drug trafficking in Mehedinți
According to radiooltenia.ro, police officers from the Mehedinți Organised Crime Fighting Service, together with DIICOT prosecutors – Mehedinți Territorial Office, have documented the criminal activity of two people, aged 20 and 40, investigated for trafficking in risk drugs. One of the suspects is also charged with trafficking in high-risk drugs.
According to evidence presented in the case file, from May 2026 onwards, the 20-year-old suspect allegedly obtained, possessed, distributed for free and sold cocaine in Drobeta Turnu Severin municipality. He was detected near his residence and found in possession of a quantity of cannabis.
The second suspect, aged 40, was also arrested in Drobeta Turnu Severin whilst in possession of and transporting 100 grammes of cannabis intended for sale.
During the criminal investigation, quantities of risk and high-risk drugs that were identified were seized. On 9 November 2026, police officers carried out 10 searches of homes in Mehedinți County, following which evidence was collected.
On Monday, 9 November 2026, DIICOT prosecutors – Mehedinți Territorial Office ordered the detention of the two people. The following day, Tuesday 10 November, the judge for rights and freedoms at Mehedinți Court was asked to consider a proposal for preventive arrest for 30 days.
The operation was supported by Craiova Organised Crime Fighting Brigade, Mehedinți County Police Inspectorate and Mehedinți County Gendarmerie Inspectorate.
Source: Google News RO — Crime (ro)