Munich Men on Trial for Trafficking 100kg of Synthetic Cannabis

Two men, Eren S. and Emre M., are facing charges at the Landgericht München I after police seized 105 kilograms of cannabis, some of which was sprayed with the synthetic cannabinoid ADB-Binaca. According to prosecutors, the drugs were discovered in vehicles and a Riem residence during a police operation on September 12.

Police arrested Eren S., a 46-year-old wholesaler and retailer, while he attempted to deliver five boxes of cannabis to a workshop hall on Schusterbauerstraße. Investigators found more than nine kilograms of the drug in each of the five boxes in his car, according to court records.

Officers also searched the vehicle of Emre M., who had accompanied Eren S. to the workshop. They discovered four additional boxes, each containing over nine kilograms of cannabis, totaling 84 kilograms between the two vehicles. A subsequent search of the residence of Eren S. in Riem uncovered nearly 21 kilograms more of the drug.

Did You Know? Eren S. told his defense attorney he agreed to transport the cannabis for a payment of ten cents per gram because he was in private insolvency at the time of the incident.

How much cannabis was seized in the Munich operation?

Authorities seized a total of approximately 105 kilograms of cannabis. This includes 84 kilograms found in two cars and nearly 21 kilograms stored at the home of Eren S. in Riem.

The prosecution noted that these quantities far exceed the 25-gram limit that adults are permitted to carry in public under the Consumption Cannabis Act (KCanG), which took effect on April 1, 2024.

Why is the presence of ADB-Binaca significant?

Police investigators determined the cannabis had been sprayed with ADB-Binaca, a highly potent synthetic cannabinoid. According to the prosecution, this substance multiplies the effects of cannabis during consumption.

Expert Insight: Samantha Carter notes that the addition of synthetic cannabinoids like ADB-Binaca significantly raises the legal and health stakes of drug trafficking cases, as these additives transform a natural substance into a more volatile and potent product.

What are the defenses of Eren S. and Emre M.?

Eren S. admitted through his lawyer, David Mühlberger, that he knew the transport was illegal. However, he claimed he would have rejected the offer if he had known the drug was sprayed with synthetic cannabinoids.

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Emre M.’s lawyer, Andreas Schwarzer, stated that his client loaded four boxes into his car at the home of Eren S. at approximately 12:50 p.m. on September 12. Schwarzer asserted that while Emre M. did not know the exact contents of the boxes, he did not rule out the possibility that they contained cannabis.

What happens next in the legal proceedings?

Both men are currently in pretrial detention and must appear before the 29th Criminal Chamber of the Landgericht München I. A verdict in the trial is expected by the end of June.

Frequently Asked Questions

What specific charges are the defendants facing?
The public prosecutor’s office has filed charges for intentional trafficking of cannabis.

Who were the legal representatives for the accused?
Eren S. is represented by attorney David Mühlberger, and Emre M. is represented by attorney Andreas Schwarzer.

Where were the drugs located during the arrests?
The drugs were found in two cars at a workshop hall on Schusterbauerstraße and in a residence in the Riem district of Munich.

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