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Bavarian Police Dismantle Drug Ring Using Taxi Drivers as Couriers

Seven suspects remain in custody following coordinated raids that uncovered narcotics, weapons, and evidence of large-scale cannabis trafficking.

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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.