Customs Officers Detected Over 21 Kgs of Cocaine: They Relied on Their Nose for the Detection
In a significant development, the Aachen Customs Office, located in the city of Aachen, Germany, made the largest drug seizure of the year on August 30, 2025. During a routine check in Waldfeucht, customs officers discovered more than 21 kilograms of cocaine in the trunk of a car.
The 61-year-old driver of the car, entering Germany from the Netherlands, was arrested and a criminal investigation was opened against him for suspected violation of the Narcotics Act. The packages found in the trunk were typical of those containing cocaine.
Upon questioning, the driver denied carrying any narcotics or other prohibited items. The drugs, with a street value of around 2.5 million euros, were confiscated, making this the largest drug seizure by Aachen Customs so far this year.
The Customs Investigation Office in Essen is currently handling the investigation. For further inquiries, please contact Sabine KrΓ€mer at 0241/9091-2080 or via email at [email protected].
It is important to note that the exact location where the suspect was arrested is not specified in the provided text. Additionally, the specific details about the further course of the investigation are not provided in the text. The head of the customs investigation office in Essen currently conducting the investigation against the suspected drug courier is not publicly disclosed.
The investigation is ongoing, and this significant seizure underscores the commitment of the German Customs Office to combating drug trafficking. For more information about the German Customs Office, please visit their official website at www.zoll.de.
