Nuremberg police arrest suspected drug dealer after large seizure

Police in Schwabach and Nuremberg have arrested a 29-year-old man suspected of large-scale drug trafficking. Following an extensive investigation by the Schwabach Criminal Police, authorities identified and located the suspect.

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, officers executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence in Nuremberg with assistance from the Bavarian State Police Support Command. During the search, investigators seized more than half a kilogram of amphetamine, over 100 ecstasy tablets, and tens of thousands of euros in cash.

The Nuremberg-Fürth Public Prosecutor's Office issued an arrest warrant on suspicion of trafficking controlled substances in significant quantities. The suspect has been placed in pre-trial detention.