Over a Kilo of Cocaine Hidden: Wild Chase in Vienna-Ottakring

Yesterday, Tuesday, around 1 PM, police officers noticed a vehicle in the area of Hasnerstraße. After the passenger got out at Römergasse, the officers wanted to stop the driver. However, he evaded the control, fled with his vehicle, committed several traffic violations, and according to the police, significantly endangered other road users.

The chase ended after collisions with an uninvolved vehicle and a police car. The 58-year-old driver from Austria could only be arrested using physical force.

House Searches in Vienna Lead to Drug Discovery

The 42-year-old passenger was also arrested. During the search of the vehicle and three house searches, investigators seized a total of 1,324 grams of cocaine, 4.3 grams of marijuana, 140 euros in cash, and three forged IDs.

The 58-year-old was additionally reported for 17 administrative violations.

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