Around 49 kilograms of cannabis discovered at Vienna Airport – two Britons arrested

During the course of further investigations, the two suspects were tracked down. According to police, they are a 26-year-old and a 29-year-old British citizen. Both were provisionally arrested at the airport, as the Schwechat City Police Command announced on Tuesday.

Investigations and confession

According to police statements from Tuesday, the two men admitted their involvement. They were subsequently transferred to Korneuburg correctional facility, where they must face further proceedings. No information was initially released regarding the amount of any potential security deposit or the duration of detention.

The find is part of a series of drug transports uncovered at European airports in recent months. Vienna is considered a hub in transit between Asia and Western Europe – which also explains why inspections of transit luggage repeatedly bring large quantities to light.

Route Bangkok – Vienna – London or Amsterdam

Investigations into the origin of the cannabis herb and the exact circle of recipients in London or Amsterdam are ongoing. According to the announcement, investigators are also examining possible connections to a larger smuggling network.

Significance for Vienna Airport

The incident underscores the function of Vienna-Schwechat Airport as one of the most important hubs in Eastern European air freight traffic. Special inspections of transit luggage, such as those successfully carried out here, are intended to prevent smuggled goods from being forwarded unimpeded to their final destinations.

How long the two suspects will remain in Korneuburg correctional facility is the subject of further judicial decisions. The case has been handed over to the relevant authorities for continuation of the proceedings.