Overview

• The Kriminalpolizei Kempten arrested seven individuals accused of running an interregional drug trafficking operation in southern Bavaria.
• Investigators revealed the gang used local taxi drivers to transport drugs disguised as routine rides across Kempten and southern Oberallgäu.
• Raids conducted in late March and on May 8 led to the seizure of 40 grams of cocaine, 1.2 kilograms of cannabis, 1,200 milliliters of THC syrup, ecstasy, weapons, and cash in the five-figure range.
• The alleged 22-year-old ringleader coordinated large-scale drug procurement, while a 31-year-old taxi driver acted as a courier and a 24-year-old suspect stored narcotics.
• Authorities are continuing to investigate the gang's operations, including evidence of cannabis orders of up to 15 kilograms valued at tens of thousands of euros.