Two reported after 43 g cannabis deal beside Salzburg patrol car
Police in Salzburg watched a 30-year-old alleged dealer and a 67-year-old alleged buyer complete a cannabis handover beside a parked patrol car on 31 October 2026. Officers seized about 40 grams from the dealer and about three grams from the buyer and reported both men while leaving them at liberty.
In the city of Salzburg, police officers observed a narcotics handover at midday
on 31 October 2026 in the immediate vicinity of a parked police service vehicle.[1]The officers were able to perceive the transfer between the two men and
then intervened.[1]The two men were a 30-year-old Tennengauer and a
67-year-old Salzburger who completed a cannabis deal in the city of Salzburg.[2]Officers said they watched the narcotics transaction from their own
vehicle.[2]A second outlet likewise described police observing a suspected
cannabis transaction near their parked service vehicle and seizing drugs.[3]
During the subsequent control, officers found about 40 grams of cannabis herb on
the 30-year-old dealer and confiscated it.[1]During the same control,
officers found about three grams of cannabis herb on the 67-year-old alleged
buyer and also seized it.[1]The seizure was reported as about 43 grams of
cannabis secured in total.[1]
Despite the observed handover, officers used no handcuffs during the control.[1]Both men were reported for the offence while remaining at liberty.[3]
Case data
Every number and detail the sources state, with the sources that state it.
Cannabis
43 g
Agency type
Police
Cannabis
Herbal cannabis (43 g)
Activity
Sale
Case stage
Under investigation
Sources
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