Police Raids Uncover Drogenlabs and Cash in Berlin and Brandenburg
Authorities investigating illegal cigarette trade seize drugs, weapons, and €200,000 in suspected contraband.
- Over 230 officers conducted coordinated raids on ten locations across Berlin and Brandenburg on Wednesday morning.
- Investigators discovered two drug labs, including one under construction, and seized over 20 kilograms of synthetic drugs, likely Ecstasy.
- The raids, initially targeting a suspected illegal cigarette smuggling ring, also uncovered weapons, ammunition, and significant cash reserves.
- Nine suspects, including a German national and several Latvian individuals, are under investigation for organized crime and tax evasion worth millions.
- Raids extended to high-profile locations, including a villa in Berlin-Grunewald, with authorities hailing the operation as a major success against international criminal networks.