Teenager Charged €1,450 for False Bomb Threat to Police Station
The young man, who was quickly identified and arrested, admitted to making the threat but offered no explanation for his actions.
Police Search for Fake Shaman in Major Fraud Case
The 44-year-old, Mariana M., is accused of posing as a shaman and swindling victims of hundreds of thousands of euros.
Suspect Arrested After Stabbing at Vienna Law Firm
The suspect, a 53-year-old client, allegedly punched the woman in the courtyard before chasing and stabbing her inside.
High-Speed Chase in Linz Ends in Crash, Five Injured
The incident began just before 11:30 pm on the B1 in Wels-West, when the Hungarian national was spotted crossing a solid line.
Arrests Made After Cannabis Plantation Found in Former Pub
A local resident told investigators that, for months, suspicious individuals had been entering and leaving the closed-down pub.
Police Abuse Investigations: Only Two Charges in 514 Cases
The ministry has dismissed all criticism of the fairness of the investigations, stating that most allegations are not substantiated.
Driver Shot by Passenger in Linz After Argument
The 38-year-old was shot by his passenger while driving through Linz on Tuesday morning, following an argument between the two men.
Drug-Driving Offences on the Rise in Austria
In 2024, 8,227 drug-affected drivers were removed from Austria’s roads, as the Interior Ministry warns against driving under the influence.
85kg of Drugs Seized as Major Drug Gang Dismantled in Austria
In total, authorities have seized 85 kilograms of cannabis, 9.7 kilograms of hashish, cocaine, ketamine and nearly €53,000 in cash.
Drug Lab Discovered in Vienna Flat
A flat search in the 3rd district uncovered a “fully-fledged drug lab” that was producing Liquid Ecstasy, police said.