85-year-old and drugs: Cannabis smuggling uncovered!

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Von: NAG Redaktion

Eine 85-jährige Frau und ein 54-jähriger Mann wurden in Passau beim Drogenschmuggel nach Österreich gestoppt.
An 85-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man were stopped in Passau at the drug smuggling to Austria. (Symbolbild/MW)

It should have been a harmless trip to the neighboring country, but for an 85-year-old senior and her 54-year-old companion, the trip ended in a police check. The two were caught at the smuggling from cannabis to Austria on July 5, 2025, as reported by the Süddeutsche Zeitung . In the car of the two, the officials found a can with marijuana, several joints and even hash cookies. Apparently they had acquired the drugs abroad and wanted to smuggle them across the border, which of course did not leave the authorities unnoticed.

During the check, the police also met with clear indications of cannabis use both among the senior and with her companion. Particularly explosive: a blood test of the driver was positive. For this reason, the journey was ended prematurely and the drugs were secured. For the two, criminal proceedings are now waiting for illegal import and attempted export of cannabis. The driver will also have to answer for driving under drug influence.

The drug position in Austria

This incident raises questions about the drug position in Austria. According to the annual

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prevention measures in the region

Despite these dark statistics, Austria tries to take preventive measures. One example is the “weatherproof” life competence program for students from the 9th grade, which aims to educate young people about the dangers of drug use. In addition to the protection of young people, the main focus is on a close cooperation between medical specialists and social institutions in order to offer precise help offers for those affected.

This combination of education and treatment remains an important step to get the drug problem under control in the long term. Because while the drug numbers rise, it is all the more essential to sharpen the prevention focus and offer support for those affected.

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