Drug Trial Against Priest in Krems Has Been Moved

The regional court cited delivery obstacles as the reason in a statement on Friday. The 39-year-old clergyman and three co-defendants are accused of unauthorized handling of drug precursors. The quartet allegedly attempted to manufacture methamphetamine on two occasions last year, according to the accusation.

Case became known to the media in July of last year

In addition to the priest, a 31-year-old Iraqi and two Czech nationals, each 24 years old, are charged. The case became known to the media in July of last year after a house search ordered by the Krems public prosecutor's office took place at the affected rectory in the Waldviertel. The 39-year-old was arrested and placed in pre-trial detention. However, the priest was released from this detention towards the end of last year.

(APA/Red)

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