German Authorities Seize 316 Kilograms of Marijuana in Major Drug Bust

Six suspects were arrested in a coordinated operation targeting an international drug trafficking network linked to Canada and the United States.

Authorities conducted a large-scale raid in Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, involving 200 officers from multiple agencies.
The operation led to the seizure of 316 kilograms of marijuana, €172,000 in cash, a Glock 19 pistol with 41 rounds, and four luxury vehicles.
Six individuals, aged 27 to 51, were arrested and are suspected of being part of an 11-member drug trafficking group.
The investigation began in May 2024 after the discovery of 60 kilograms of Canadian marijuana in Erfurt, which led to uncovering the network's operations in the Leipzig/Halle region
The case is being handled by the Joint Drug Investigation Task Force and the Gera State Prosecutor's Office, which specializes in organized crime.