Process start in Aachen: Four men charged with record captagon trading

Process start in Aachen: Four men charged with record captagon trading

Aachen - the trial against four men who are connected to the massive trade of the synthetic drug Captagon, now begins at the Aachen district court at 9:00 a.m. The accused, aged 33 to 46, are in the middle of an extraordinary case that is not only of legal importance, but could also raise awareness of the drug in Germany.

high missions in international drug trafficking

The four men, including two with German citizenship, are accused of having procured and spread over 480 kilograms of capagon, which corresponds to a sales value of around 58 million euros. The conviction could result in punishments of up to 15 years in prison for the accused who come from Syria if they are convicted of gang -based trading.

The dangers of Captagon

Captagon is not only a dangerous drug, but also a widespread problem in parts of the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the consumption of Captagon triggers severe dependency as well as psychological problems such as hallucinations and anxiety. These drug -related consequences are a serious threat to public health and demand more urgent measures from the authorities.

record find and its meaning

Today's case has a special dimension, because the scope of the drugs seized was the largest in Germany. The drugs were confiscated in the airports Cologne/Bonn and Leipzig before they were discovered in the Aachen area in a garage camp where more than 300 kilograms were hidden under legal products such as fragrance candles. This illustrates how drug dealers try to bypass the security measures.

Some circumstances remain unclear

The exact sources of the drugs and the circumstances under which the men build their business are still unclear. However, it is believed that you decided in 2021 to enter international drug trafficking. Part of the drugs was apparently transported to Australia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, which illustrates the international dimension of this case.

The argument in Aachen is not only a court appointment, but also an insight into the challenges and risks associated with drug trafficking. In addition, this case could mark a turning point in dealing with Captagon in Germany, a drug that has so far hardly been considered in this country. The drug envelope places located within the European countries could continue to change through such cases and intensify the measures to combat drug trafficking.