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Cannabis purchase ends brutally: 53-year-old injures dealer with knife
A 53-year-old was arrested in Favoriten after attacking his dealer with a knife. The background is an empty cannabis purchase.
Cannabis purchase ends brutally: 53-year-old injures dealer with knife
A dangerous incident occurred in Vienna-Favoriten on Tuesday, once again illustrating the risks of drug trafficking in the city. A 53-year-old man was temporarily arrested after he attacked his dealer with a knife. As the Vienna online newspaper According to reports, the incident happened shortly before noon when the accused, after purchasing cannabis, discovered that the package was empty.
After this bitter discovery, the man went straight back to his 32-year-old dealer on Raxstrasse. There he confronted the drug dealer with a knife and an argument ensued in which the victim suffered facial injuries. The injured dealer had to receive emergency medical care and be transported to a hospital. The 53-year-old was arrested near the crime scene by officers from the Favoriten city police command and appeared remorseful during questioning, according to the report Today.at.
Drug problem in Vienna
The incident also highlights the ongoing challenges in dealing with drugs in Austria. According to that Report on the drug situation in Austria The epidemiological situation regarding illegal drugs is analyzed annually. The last report covering this issue was updated on January 29, 2024 and covers aspects such as drug markets and drug-related crime.
Current trends show that the use of cannabis is very popular among the population, which is leading to an increase not only among young people but also among older people. Such incidents make it clear that the problems caused by drug use go far beyond individual fates and can also provoke violence and confrontations.
After consultation with the officials, the Vienna public prosecutor's office decided to report the 53-year-old while he was at large. A good hand in drug policy could be necessary here in order to avoid future conflicts of this kind. Because the problem will certainly not simply disappear as long as there are buyers and sellers willing to take risks.