Czech police seize drugs and equipment worth CZK 330 million

Czech police have seized drugs and production equipment worth around CZK 330 million in a series of operations targeting synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids. Officers discovered two illegal laboratories, tonnes of cannabis and hashish and thousands of litres of chemicals. The seized material and equipment filled 36 lorries. Police also confiscated around CZK 60 million in suspected criminal proceeds, including cash, cryptocurrency and precious metals. Three foreign nationals have been charged with drug production, promoting drug use and money laundering as members of an organised criminal group. Part of the alleged criminal activity took place in Poland.