Drug stroke in Landsberg: Police secured 20 million euros capagon!

Drug stroke in Landsberg: Police secured 20 million euros capagon!

Landsberg, Deutschland - The Cologne police recently ensured an enormous amount of drugs that were hidden in a vegetable trade in Landsberg. Around 300 kilograms of capagon, a strong amphetamine derivative, and thus a sales value of over 20 million euros were discovered. This drug, which was packed in pallets with olives, is one of the more dangerous substances on the market. These are more than 1.7 million tablets that are in the focus of the forensic examination. So far, only four of the 20 suspicious pallets have been opened for the analysis. The main suspects are not in Germany, which makes the investigation more difficult. According to the officials, it is likely that these drugs are not intended for the German market. Rather, they seem to be intended for further transport abroad, mainly in regions in which Captagon is widespread, such as the Middle East.

The dangers of Captagon

Captagon is not an unknown phenomenon. It was originally used in the 1960s and 1970s in Germany as a medication to treat attention disorders, but according to serious side effects, the material was removed from the market in the 1980s. Today it is primarily known as an illegal stimulant that always appears in the news. The police have recently ensured worrying amounts of amphetamines, although the number of cases in Saxony-Anhalt has fallen from 2018 to 2024. Nevertheless, the amount of drugs confiscated has doubled in the past two years. Capagon consumption leads to a high dependency and can cause serious psychological problems such as depression and hallucinations.

The role of Europe in Captagon-Trading

Trading with Captagon is a European problem that is primarily influenced by the illegal production facilities in Syria and Lebanon href = "https://www.mdr.de/nachrichten/sachsen-anhalt/halle/saalekreis/polizei-stellenic-drogen-zig-million-euro-captagon-112~amp.html"> MDR reported. A current report by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) notes that European countries often act as transshipment points, especially through sea container transport. The main target markets are the countries of the Arabian Peninsula, especially Saudi Arabia, where Captagon is considered the most widespread consumption form for amphetamine.

The European Drug observation center (EMCDDA) and the Empact initiative have played a central role in this. This is a security initiative that aims to combat criminal threats in Europe. Her latest reports show that the production and consumption of Captagon will largely take place outside of Europe, which makes the challenges in dealing with this problem clear.

Overall, the fight against drugs such as Captagon remains a Herculean task that not only requires the proper enforcement of laws, but also requires international cooperation between the European countries. It is clear that the problem is complex and changes are inevitable in both the market and in demand.