Accidental Discovery During Operation: Police Seize 7.5 Kilos of Drugs in Vienna-Liesing

A reported apartment burglary in Vienna-Liesing led to several arrests and extensive investigations into drug trafficking and property crimes on Wednesday afternoon. According to the police, a 24-year-old Chilean national was initially detained on suspicion of breaking into an apartment.

Stolen Car Near the Crime Scene

Shortly after this incident, a parking enforcement officer reported a vehicle with Italian license plates that had been reported stolen. The car was parked not far from the original operation site. As police officers approached the vehicle, a person who had been nearby fled. The pursuit was unsuccessful.

5 Kilograms of Cannabis Found in Holiday Apartment

Soon after, police noticed a suspicious duo in the area of a multi-unit building with holiday apartments. The men fled into the building. During a search of the surroundings, a backpack with jewelry was found in a trash can. In the building, officers encountered two more men – a 21-year-old Serbian and a 27-year-old Montenegrin national. Both reportedly behaved uncooperatively.

During the subsequent search of their holiday apartment, police discovered around 5.5 kilograms of cannabis, about two kilograms of heroin, 6,100 euros in cash, and five mobile phones. The two men were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Burglar Arrested in Vienna

In parallel, investigators continued their inquiries into the suspected burglary. Two more apartments were located and searched. In the premises, officers found more jewelry and a parking ticket that could be linked to the previously found stolen vehicle. Two Chilean nationals aged 28 and 32 were arrested – they are highly likely to be among the individuals who previously fled into the building.

In the seized vehicle, two screwdrivers and a single glove were also found. Further investigations have been taken over by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Southern Branch.

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