Dutch Suspect Extradited in Fatal Ecstasy-Champagne Case

A 45-year-old Dutch man is in custody in Germany, accused of distributing Ecstasy-filled champagne bottles that led to a death and multiple injuries.

In February 2022, a man died and seven others were injured after consuming Ecstasy disguised as champagne at a Weiden restaurant.
The suspect, a 45-year-old Dutch national, is believed to have been responsible for the bottles filled with MDMA.
He was arrested in the Netherlands in June and extradited to Germany in September, where he now faces charges of negligent homicide and drug trafficking.
Authorities have cleared a second suspect, a Polish man, who was previously detained in connection with the case.
The investigation has traced the origin of the drug-filled bottles to the Netherlands, where they were allegedly distributed unknowingly by multiple parties.