78 Kilos of Cocaine Found in Vienna-Simmering: Suspect Arrested

A suspect who had transported the drugs in a vehicle was caught and arrested at the wheel. It was described as a significant blow against illegal drug trafficking and "one of the largest cocaine seizures in Vienna in recent years," it was stated on Wednesday.

The BK Office for Organized Crime, Balkan Department, had been investigating for some time. On March 21, forces from the Cobra task force observed the suspicious vehicle. On Leberstraße, the driver, a 49-year-old Austrian citizen residing domestically, was stopped and checked. During the search of the loading area, the task force discovered the sports bags containing a total of 70 cocaine blocks, each weighing around 1,100 grams.

Around 80 Kilos of Cocaine Seized in Vienna-Simmering

The total amount of cocaine seized in the car amounts to an impressive 78,209.7 grams. Later, on April 1, an additional 3,089.9 grams of cocaine were found during a search of the suspect's workplace in the district of Bruck an der Leitha. "The record seizure of a total of 81 kilograms of cocaine shows: Investigations against organized crime in Austria are still successful despite lacking powers," said BK Director Andreas Holzer.

The drug transporter was arrested on the spot and later transferred to a correctional facility on the orders of the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, but investigations are ongoing. "For investigative reasons, further information about the person will be disclosed at a later date," emphasized the BK.

During a house search at the suspect's residence following his arrest, 14,400 euros in cash were discovered. This is likely proceeds from illegal drug trafficking.

(APA/Red)

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