43-year-old in Vienna: drugs found in the car and arrested!

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Officials from the state traffic department arrested a 43-year-old in Vienna-Landstrasse on September 6, 2025 for finding drugs.

Beamte der Landesverkehrsabteilung haben am 6. September 2025 in Wien-Landstraße einen 43-Jährigen wegen Drogenfunds festgenommen.
Officials from the state traffic department arrested a 43-year-old in Vienna-Landstrasse on September 6, 2025 for finding drugs.

43-year-old in Vienna: drugs found in the car and arrested!

An incident occurred in Vienna-Landstrasse today that caused quite a stir. Officials from the state transport department carried out a targeted operation and discovered a vehicle whose trunk was slightly open. The driver, a 43-year-old man from Austria, was noticed by his very red eyes and his unusual behavior. This made the officers suspicious and they decided to check the vehicle more closely.

The check then revealed a worrying picture: the emergency services found a large amount of drugs in the car, including crystal meth and liquid ecstasy. They also secured around 560 euros in cash, several cell phones, notebooks and debit and credit cards. These findings suggest that the accused may not only have been involved in his own consumption, but also had one or two good deals in mind.

Technical defects and lack of driving license

But that wasn't all: When the vehicle was checked, several significant technical defects were also discovered. This adds to the already tense situation of the driver, who also could not produce a valid driving license. Despite these serious circumstances, the man refused to be examined by the medical officer, which raises further questions.

The police did not let the 43-year-old go free and temporarily arrested him. The man is currently in police custody while the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Center East branch, has taken over further investigations. These measures are intended to help track down the network behind the drugs and identify other possible parties involved.

Especially in view of the current drug situation in Vienna, which is constantly in the public eye, it is important that the authorities take consistent action against such crimes. As the incident shows, quick and decisive action from the police is required to maintain security in the city. Reports about similar missions can be found on Wien ORF. Other local news portals also regularly report on such developments, which keeps citizens up to date.