The Arrest of Two Young Men with 17 Kilograms of Drugs in Cluj-Napoca
Two young men, aged 28 and 35, have been arrested after being caught red-handed while transporting 17 kilograms of drugs in Cluj-Napoca, announced the Romanian Police on Monday.
Details of the Arrest
The young men were apprehended in the city of Cluj-Napoca, “while in possession of 17 kilograms of the psychoactive substance 2MMC, intended for sale, portioned and packaged in 17 bags,” as reported by the Romanian Police in a statement.
To avoid detection, they had hidden the substance in the trunk of a car, with the 28-year-old individual keeping the car key in their underwear, according to the statement.
Following searches conducted at their residences, various quantities of drugs and other pieces of evidence were identified and seized.
Legal Proceedings
The two individuals were detained on Sunday, November 10, on suspicion of unauthorized operations involving substances capable of producing psychoactive effects. Subsequently, a judge from the Cluj Tribunal ordered their pre-trial detention for a period of 30 days.
Authorities revealed that the 28-year-old man was already under judicial control ordered by the Cluj Tribunal. He had been indicted in July 2023 by the DIICOT Cluj for drug trafficking and conducting operations without prior authorization with products known to have psychoactive effects.
Conclusion
The arrest of these two individuals in Cluj-Napoca sheds light on the ongoing battle against drug trafficking and illicit drug activities in Romania. The swift action taken by law enforcement is a testament to their commitment to combating such criminal behavior and ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
FAQs
Q: What were the two young men arrested for?
A: The two individuals were arrested for transporting 17 kilograms of drugs, specifically the psychoactive substance 2MMC, in Cluj-Napoca.
Q: What legal actions were taken against the suspects?
A: The suspects were detained and ordered to be held in pre-trial detention for 30 days by a judge from the Cluj Tribunal.