Process against drug gang: record find of 480 kg capagon in Aachen

Process against drug gang: record find of 480 kg capagon in Aachen

Drug crime in Germany has achieved an alarming dimension with the record defamation of 480 kilograms of the synthetic drug Captagon. The associated process against four men has not only legal, but also social implications that go far beyond the court hearings

The dimension of the Captagon Foundation

The securing of Captagon, which led to a great sensation in December 2023, is the largest amount of this drug known in Germany. The total value amounts to around 58 million euros. The drugs were discovered in various packaging, including in garages and hidden between biting fragrant candles. This method shows how creative and dangerously drug dealers have become to transport their illegal goods.

process against the accused

The trial against the four accused, all of Syrian origin aged 33 to 46, began at the Aachen District Court at 9:00 a.m. Of the four men, two have German citizenship. They are accused of being part of a gang -based trade in narcotics, which could result in up to 15 years in prison for a conviction.

a dangerous intoxicant

Captagon has proven to be extremely dependent and can cause a variety of health problems. Possible side effects include depression, hallucinations and anxiety. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, Captagon is mainly used as a party drug in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia. In Germany, Captagon has so far been relatively unknown, but the current case could focus on the potential dangers of this drug in Europe.

a national problem at the root

The arrest and the upcoming process also raise questions about how Germany and the other European countries deal with drug crime. According to the BKA, many European states only serve as transit countries for drug trafficking. In North Rhine-Westphalia, for example, only another isolated incident of capagon ownership was recorded in 2023. This could indicate an even greater number of unreported cases and that society has to deal with the topic of drug prevention more.

The role of the authorities

The customs investigation authority in Essen played a crucial role in the uncovering of this drug ring. The method with which the drugs were transported refers to an enormous range of illegal activities that are embedded in the international drug trade structure. From the veiled import in inconspicuous packages to clever storage among legal goods - the drug dealers are once again imaginative.

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The upcoming process is not just a local event, but could have far -reaching social effects. It shows the need for increased measures to combat drug crime and to clarify the dangers of drugs such as Captagon. The developments in Aachen will therefore be traced, both by the law enforcement authorities and the social institutions that should take on a preventive role.