"The SWAT team pulled me out." How the police struck against dangerous drug manufacturers

On June 22, a significant operation by the National Drug Headquarters took place in Libčice nad Vltavou, uncovering illegal chemical laboratories and cannabis cultivation. Witnesses described a large police presence, with numerous vehicles and officers conducting thorough searches. The targeted facility was rented by A-direkt, a biotechnology company involved in the production of synthetic cannabinoids. Following the raid, two foreign executives were detained, and the police are investigating the production processes. A-direkt, which began operations in April 2023, has connections to international drug trafficking networks, including individuals linked to drug distribution in Europe. The police have not disclosed specific details about the ongoing investigation.