Sniffer Dogs Find 14kg of Cocaine in Fake Wheelchair at Vienna Airport
The drugs were hidden in the seat and backrest of an electric wheelchair belonging to a 39-year-old Venezuelan national.
Elderly Vienna Couple Cheated Out of €250,000
The perpetrators convinced the couple, both aged 83, to hand over the money as an alleged deposit for their daughter-in-law.
Four Arrests After July Clashes in Vienna
Along with the arrests, 25 alleged perpetrators were identified after armed clashes between Syrian and Chechen youths in Vienna.
Austrian Gunman Killed in Attack Near Nazi Documentation Centre in Munich
The 18-year-old man of Bosnian descent was known to Austrian authorities but was not classified as a high-risk threat.
91-Year-Old Woman Attacked During Burglary
Investigators revealed that the woman died from blunt force trauma to the head, but it remains unclear whether any valuables were stolen.
Trial Begins for “Smash-and-Grab” Burglaries in Wiener Neustadt
Three men are on trial: two from the Netherlands and one from Bulgaria. They have admitted to some of the charges.
Graves of Roma and Sinti Robbed in Vienna Cemeteries
Unknown perpetrators are being investigated on suspicion of burglary, serious property damage and disturbing the peace of the dead.
Vienna Police Seize Nearly 80 Kg of Cocaine and Marijuana
A drug handover in the Wiedner Gürtel area earlier this month led to the seizure of drugs in the suspects’ flats.
Masked Gunman Flees After Tyrol Bank Robbery
The masked gunman entered the bank just before 11am, demanded cash, and fled the scene, prompting a police manhunt.
Driver Jailed for Reckless 170 km/h Chase Through Vienna
The 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for fleeing a checkpoint, running red lights and driving at pedestrians and a police car.
