“Coco-Taxi”: Six Arrests Over Taxi-Delivered Drugs in Vienna
Deals were conducted during rides, with drivers aware of the operation receiving hush money in the form of tips.
Bomb Threats Disrupt Schools in St. Pölten
This follows a similar disruption last week when bomb threat emails impacted dozens of schools across the country.
Albanian Caught in Tyrol with €1.2 Million Record-Worth of Cocaine
The drugs, packed into parcels, were discovered concealed in the vehicle’s bodywork during a targeted inspection.
Police in Upper Austria Discover Massive Weapons Cache
The haul included 26 long guns, a machine gun and five antique handguns, as well as a grenade and two tank shells.
Ex-Austrian Footballer Faces Fraud and Embezzlement Charges
The ex-footballer also allegedly borrowed money for the supposed purchase of luxury watches but failed to repay the loans.
Vienna Police Bust International Theft Gang
Between 2023 and 2024, the gang carried out lightning-fast burglaries in electronics and luxury fashion stores, as well as a jewelry store.
Five Men Jailed for €2 Million Fraud After Posing as Police Officers
The five men posed as police officers to steal jewellery worth millions of euros in a sophisticated fraud scheme.
Vienna Police Catch Scammer Behind €1.2M Cryptocurrency Fraud
The 39-year-old Dutch suspect was arrested in Milan earlier this year and was sentenced to three years in prison in Austria.
Austria and Germany Uncover Major People-Smuggling Gang
The group trafficked around 2,000 people via the Balkan route into Central Europe, generating an estimated €4 million.
Vienna Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Illegal Fireworks
The fireworks were seized during two separate operations in the city’s 20th and 21st districts, according to the police.