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Austria: Fewer young suspects in drugs, rise in reports against Syrians
A recent report from the Criminal Police in Austria revealed that the number of drug-related cases in 2025 experienced a slight decrease of 1.4%, totaling approximately 36,800 reports. There was a decline in reports involving young people aged between 14 and 24 years, especially teenagers aged 14 to 17, which dropped by 13.4%. Conversely, reports concerning foreign suspects increased to 14,100, representing a 36.6% rise. Syrian nationals continued to top the list of foreign suspects, with 2,093 reports—an increase of 43.1% compared to 2024. Criminal gangs from the Western Balkans, particularly the Cagatash and Shkaliari networks, remain among the most prominent accused in coordinating trafficking activities. The illegal drug market in the country is valued at around 5 billion euros annually. Additionally, Austria recorded its highest number of drug-related deaths in 2024, totaling 257 fatalities.
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