The Federal police in Limburg Province have detained the members of a major drugs gang. During the past days 27 properties were searched. 11 suspects have been arrested so far. During the searches police seized cash, luxury goods, bugging devices and even a walking stick that had been converted into a firearm.
A walking stick converted into a firearm, bugging devices, a large sum in cash and luxury goods seized from Limburg drugs gang
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The gang was involved in the import, processing and sale of large quantities of cocaine. The profits from its trade in illegal narcotics were laundered. At a press conference the Limburg prosecutor’s office described the gang as being “Well organised”.
Up until now 16 people have been detained, 11 of whom have been formally arrested.
37kg of cocaine and 14kg of heroin have been seized as have 14 vehicles, 234,000 euro in cash, 2 firearms include the converted walking stick mentioned above, truncheons, pepper spray, illegal fireworks, bugging devices and luxury goods such as designer watches, handbags and jewellery.
Last week a drugs lab was discovered in the cellar of a house in Bilzen (Limburg Province). It was used to wash cocaine. A large quantity of chemicals were found at the lab.
“The organisation used an established process whereby materials are impregnated with cocaine in the country of origin. After they arrive here, a chemical treatment has to be done to extract the cocaine from the materials used as a carrier.”