Well we’ve been somewhat late in reporting this, but police have uncovered a pretty major drugs front in Reykjavík today. This afternoon the news broke that the owner of sweetshop Draumurinn (“the dream”) was taken into custody while the police searched the shop, which is located on Rauðarárstígur, and his and his son’s houses. Searches were also conducted in two other homes.

A considerable amount of prescription drugs were found, but it has long been known that it is possible to buy legal drugs such as ritalin, which is used to calm those with ADHD, from the sweetshop. Stöð 2 news confirmed that fact in January this year.

In addition to a stash of cocaine, police seized a significant amount of snus (tobacco which is placed under the lip), which is illegal in Iceland. The owner claims to know nothing of the cocaine that was found on his property. Approximately 14 million krónur in cash was also found in the raid.

The owner of the shop and his son were subsequently arrested, and the case will be taken to the Supreme Court of Iceland. The owner, who remains unnamed, will be held in custody until 16th June.

Sources: visir.is, visir.is
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Labels: Crime, Drugs