Overview

• German police stopped an 85-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man at Passau during a routine border check on July 5.
• Officers seized a tin of marijuana, several pre-rolled joints and hash cookies concealed in the suspects’ vehicle.
• Investigators found signs of active cannabis use by both individuals and recorded a positive drug result in the driver’s blood test.
• Authorities have opened criminal proceedings for illegal import and attempted export of cannabis against both suspects.
• The driver also faces charges for driving under the influence of drugs and both remain under investigation with potential penalties pending.