German Pizzeria Caught Selling Cocaine with Pizza

A pizzeria in Düsseldorf, Germany, was uncovered to be serving cocaine alongside pizza to customers ordering item number 40. Police found 1.6 kilograms of cocaine and significant cash during a raid, leading to the arrest of several suspects and the dismantling of a drug operation. The manager, initially released, was later rearrested while attempting to flee the country.

In Düsseldorf, Germany, a pizzeria was implicated in an illicit operation where customers received cocaine along with their pizza orders, specifically item number 40 from the menu.

Tipped off in March by food inspectors, a police surveillance operation ensued, led by criminal director Michael Graf von Moltke.

During the arrest of the 36-year-old restaurant manager, he attempted to dispose of evidence by throwing a bag of drugs out of his apartment window, which landed with the police officers below.

They recovered 1.6kg of cocaine, 400g of cannabis, and €268,000 in cash.

Despite his initial release and brief reopening of the restaurant, a subsequent investigation led to the arrest of 12 suspects and the dismantling of a drug ring.

Searches uncovered more drugs, weapons, and cash.

The pizzeria manager was rearrested while trying to flee the country and remains in custody.