Police watchdog IGP in August seized 14 and 26 grammes of cannabis, respectively, at the homes of two police officers.[1] One of them was suspected of being involved in drug trafficking, while for the other person it was presumed the drug was for personal use.[1]
The two officers who had drugs seized at their homes have both been suspended and criminal investigations are ongoing.[1] The officer who was found in possession of the larger quantity is suspected of importing and distributing the drug.[1] The man worked at the Gare police station, and the second officer also worked there before he was transferred to the north of the country.[1]
Since 21 July, growing four cannabis plants and consuming the yield in one’s own home are allowed in Luxembourg, but the plants must be grown from seed.[1] The police spokeswoman said that all members of the police force are prohibited from working under the influence of cannabis.[1]
After the searches, the prosecutor’s office said illegal quantities of cannabis had been found, according to Le Quotidien.[2]
Le Quotidien reported that the larger quantity suggested drug trafficking, with the officer said to have imported the merchandise from abroad to resell it in the Grand Duchy.[2]
L’essentiel reported that the homes of two police officers had been searched the week before.[3]
L’essentiel said the two officers concerned by the drugs were not part of the group of four accused over the violence.[3]
The prosecutor filed the investigation against the two officers over drug offences without further action, Virgule reported.[4] Virgule reported that about 14 and 26 grams of cannabis had been seized in searches on 10 August.[4] The interior security ministry lifted the suspension and both men were able to work again, according to Virgule.[4]
