Crime - Record find of the drug Captagon seized in Germany
Customs investigators have seized the largest quantity of the drug Captagon ever found in Germany in recent months. A total of 461 kilograms of tablets worth 64.5 million US dollars were found, the Essen customs investigation department and the public prosecutor's office in Aachen announced on Thursday. This corresponds to around 59 million euros.
Four Syrian nationals aged between 33 and 45 are in custody.
The broadcasters BR, MDR, SWR and RBB, the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" and the Mediengruppe Bayern had initially reported on corresponding joint investigations.
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The seizure of Captagon in North Rhine-Westphalia highlights a concerning trend of drug-related criminality in Germany. This large-scale operation underscores the need for enhanced anti-narcotics measures across the country.
Source: www.stern.de
