Seizure of Over 100 Kilograms of Illegal Substances by ZOLL-BB

In a significant development, the Joint Narcotics Investigation Group (JNIG) and the Public Prosecutor's Office in Potsdam have been leading an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking case in Werder (Havel), Brandenburg.

On September 1, 2025, two suspects, aged 34 and 38, were arrested for their alleged involvement in large-scale illegal drug trafficking. The seized cannabis, found in various forms, weighed over 100 kg.

The JNIG, an investigative and operational unit of the Brandenburg State Criminal Police Office (LKA) and the Customs Investigation Office Berlin-Brandenburg (ZFA), is responsible for the investigation. The organisation consists of police and customs investigators tasked with uncovering and dismantling criminal structures and dealer organizations in the field of drug crime.

Subsequent searches in Berlin and Werder (Havel) yielded data carriers, smartphones, a starter pistol, two vehicles, and several watches. The 34-year-old suspect, who has a warrant for his arrest issued by the Potsdam District Court, is currently in custody. The 38-year-old suspect was released after the completion of police measures, as directed by the Public Prosecutor's Office.

The investigation revealed suspicious cargo shipments from Europe, suspected of carrying significant amounts of drugs. The investigation into the drug trafficking case in Werder (Havel) is ongoing.

For further queries, the Customs Investigation Office Berlin-Brandenburg can be contacted at the website www.zoll.de. The Press Spokesperson for the Customs Investigation Office Berlin-Brandenburg is Christian Lanninger, who can be reached at Telephone: 030/695 83 - 523, E-Mail: [email protected].

It is important to note that the 34-year-old woman arrested in connection with the case was detained because she was illegally residing in Germany; her original place of origin is not explicitly stated in the available sources.

The press office is under the jurisdiction of the Public Prosecutor's Office in Potsdam. The website for the Customs Investigation Office Berlin-Brandenburg is www.zoll.de. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.