Polish police detained 19 persons involved in illegal distribution of steroids

A criminal group that was dealing with manufacture and sale of anabolic steroids was busted in Poland. More than 90 police officers and frontier guard were involved in the investigation related to this illegal business. Customers were chiefly 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 set that the group was dealing with steroids since March 2008. The company advertised steroids for enhancement of muscle mass and health in general. The preparations were offered for sale on internet. Persons from the USA, Canada, France, Belgium, etc. ordered and acquired illegal products.  Steroids were packed in fake packages and sent to customers. There was a person who was responsible for getting money and transferring it to members of the drug ring.
Homes and business offices of the group were raided. Police found large quantities of steroids and packages which were prepared to be shipped abroad. Some cars, including BMW X6, Mercedes S500 and Jeep Grand, watches, jewelry and other objects were confiscated. The total value of seized objects and money was estimated. It was circa 1 million Polish zlotys.
 It was set by investigators that 3 persons composed the leadership of the criminal group. They face 15 years in prison.
This investigation conducted by Polish police officers was successful. It was not the first successful steroid investigation in Poland. Last year Poland’s police busted another illicit drug ring. 7 individuals were arrested. About 80 policemen took part in that investigation. Police officers also reported about medicines which were found in possession of that group.