Police Search Zittau Park for mafia Victim,Find No Evidence
ZITTAU,GERMANY - German police concluded a day-long search of weinaupark in Zittau on October 22nd without locating evidence related to a suspected mafia murder. The operation, focused on an area bordered by Ringallee, Mietzschallee, Teichallee, and Buchmeyerallee, temporarily restricted public access. Authorities deployed probing rods in their attempt to find a buried body, spurred by an ongoing inquiry into organized crime activity along the German-polish border.
The search underscores escalating concerns about the presence of Italian mafia groups operating in the region, especially those involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. while officials have not confirmed the identity of the potential victim, the investigation centers on a suspected homicide linked to these criminal networks. The lack of findings does not signal an end to the inquiry; police have declined to disclose future search plans.
The operation began Tuesday morning and concluded around 5:00 p.m. local time. Görlitz police stated no relevant evidence was discovered during the extensive search. The investigation remains active, and authorities have not ruled out further searches in the area or elsewhere.
Initial reports surfaced at 8:40 a.m. on October 22nd, with the situation last updated at 6:31 p.m.The investigation is ongoing.
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