SRI Employee and IGSU Military Member Investigated for Drug Trafficking; Network Operated with Distinctive Symbols

An employee of Romania's domestic intelligence service, SRI, and a military member from the Inspectorate General for Emergency Situations (IGSU) are facing serious charges for alleged involvement in drug trafficking. Both individuals are reportedly part of a significant drug ring that Bucharest police and prosecutors recently dismantled.

According to investigators, the group dealt in approximately eight types of drugs, ranging from veterinary anesthetics to cocaine. Sources indicate that the SRI employee and the IGSU member operated under strict protocols, confining their sales to specific, pre-determined locations and exclusively selling ecstasy. Authorities monitored their activities, including conducting supervised purchases, as part of the investigation.

During searches of the SRI employee's premises, ecstasy pills were reportedly discovered. The pair are accused of selling drugs in various settings, including clubs, concerts, and online, using distinctive symbols to mark their illicit operations. Their methods involved clearly defined zones within clubs, such as restrooms or specific table areas, and at festivals or concerts, they divided space by sectors.

The investigation documented the sub-officer from the secret service operating at a festival in Bucharest's Sector 3 last autumn, while the IGSU employee was allegedly selling drugs in a club near Floreasca Lake. Earlier this month, police and DIICOT prosecutors conducted 27 raids across Bucharest, Ilfov, and Ialomița counties, targeting the drug trafficking network. The group is estimated to have around 30 members and primarily targeted young adults with above-average incomes attending exclusive events and parties in the capital.

Evidence suggests the organized crime group also utilized associates for transportation and storage, and employed social media to signal their presence at events and attract customers. Constant communication links existed between members, both online and offline. The investigation highlights the infiltration of public service roles by individuals involved in criminal activities.

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They reportedly sold ecstasy, adhering to strict rules and selling only in designated locations.