Law enforcement officers detained alleged drug traffickers
In a significant development, a joint operation between the Joint Narcotics Investigation Group Stuttgart, the BKA, and Greek authorities has led to the arrest of three individuals in Germany. The operation was aimed at stopping the smuggling of drugs from Spain to Germany.
The operation began with a tip from the Greek police, which initiated an investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office Stuttgart, the Baden-Württemberg State Criminal Police Office, and the Stuttgart Customs Investigation Office. On Thursday, a truck in Süßen, district of Göppingen, was targeted for inspection, where approximately 300 kilograms of suspected cocaine were found in a tank of the truck.
The truck driver, a 65-year-old man, was arrested along with the 26 and 28-year-old occupants of the escort vehicle. The cash found in the escort vehicle, amounting to approximately 183,000 euros, was discovered during the search. However, the cash was not linked to the suspected drug smuggling operation, and it was not mentioned in the earlier bullet points.
The investigation also revealed that the cash found in the escort vehicle was in addition to the suspected drugs. No further details about the role of the individuals were provided. The search results do not provide specific information about the individual who led the international drug organization attempting to smuggle cocaine from Spain into the Federal Republic of Germany.
Arrest warrants were issued for the truck driver and the occupants of the escort vehicle. The arrests were made by the Joint Narcotics Investigation Group Stuttgart, along with the BKA and the Greek authorities. The Greek police played a role in the initiation of the investigation.
This operation marks a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking in Germany. The authorities will continue to work closely with international partners to combat such illegal activities and ensure the safety of the public.
