A 30-year-old Chechen national residing in the Grieskirchen district was arrested by police on May 7, 2026, on suspicion of drug trafficking in the districts of Grieskirchen, Ried, and the city of Wels. Authorities seized approximately 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and 200 grams of cannabis during the operation. The arrest followed extensive investigations conducted by the coordinated criminal investigation units of the Grieskirchen/Eferding and Ried districts. After consulting with the Wels prosecutor’s office, the suspect was placed in the Wels prison. Until a court convicts him, he is presumed innocent under the principle of innocence.
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