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Customs Dog Brownie Uncovered Major Pill Smuggling at Vienna Airport

Hund Brownie hatte den richtigen Riecher.
Hund Brownie hatte den richtigen Riecher. ©BMF/ZAÖ/APA
At Vienna Airport, customs officers discovered almost 25,000 tablets in a traveler's luggage during a focused inspection.

During a focused inspection at Vienna Airport at the end of July, two sports bags were confiscated from a traveler - they contained around 25,000 pills, which were apparently intended to be smuggled into the EU from Delhi.

25,000 Pills in Luggage: Smuggler Caught at Vienna Airport

Customs dog "Brownie" showed noticeable interest in the two bags during an inspection, prompting them to be checked with an X-ray device. The images reinforced the suspicion of possible drug smuggling.

When the bags were opened by customs officers, it was revealed: Both were filled exclusively with tablets - a total of almost 25,000 pieces. The tablets were secured as evidence. The woman now faces financial penalty proceedings and a hefty fine.

(Red)

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