19 persons implicated in illegal drug trade were arrested by Polish police

A criminal group that was dealing with manufacture and sale of anabolic steroids was busted by Poland’s police. Over 90 police officers and frontier guard were involved in the investigation related to this illegal steroid ring. Customers were mainly from North America. Police detained 19 persons: 6 women and 13 men. They were accused of illicit manufacture and sale of steroids and money laundering.
Investigators determined that the drug ring was dealing with steroids since March 2008. The company advertised steroids for obtaining of muscle mass and health in general. The preparations were offered for sale per internet. Individuals from the USA, Canada, France, Belgium, etc. ordered and acquired illegal preparations.  Steroids were packed in fake packages and sent to customers. There was a person that was responsible for getting money and transferring it to members of the drug ring.
Homes and business offices of the group were raided. Police officers found huge doses of steroids and packages that were prepared for shipment abroad. Some vehicles, including BMW X6, Mercedes S500 and Jeep Grand, watches, jewelry and other things were confiscated. The total value of confiscated objects and money was estimated. It was about 1 million Polish zlotys.
 It was defined by police that 3 individuals were leaders of the drug ring. They face 15 years in jail.
This investigation conducted by Polish police officers was successful. It was not the first successful steroid investigation in Poland. Last year Polish police officers busted another illicit steroid ring. 7 persons were detained. About 80 police officers took part in that investigation. Police also reported about medicines which were found in possession of that group.