Polish police busted international criminal group

An illegal group that produced and sold anabolic steroids was busted in Poland. More than 90 police officers and frontier guard were involved in the investigation linked with this illegal steroid ring. Customers were mainly from North America. Police arrested 19 individuals: 6 women and 13 men. They were accused of illegal manufacture and distribution of steroids and money laundering.
Investigators determined that the group was dealing with steroids since March 2008. The company advertised steroids for obtaining of muscle mass and well-being in general. The preparations were offered for sale per internet. Individuals from the USA, Canada, France, Belgium, etc. placed orders and obtained illegal products.  Steroids were packed in fake packages and delivered to customers. There was a member of the group that was responsible for receiving money and transferring it to members of the company.
Homes and business offices of the drug ring were raided. Police found huge measures of steroids and packages that were prepared for shipment abroad. Several cars, including BMW X6, Mercedes S500 and Jeep Grand, watches, jewelry and other objects were confiscated. The total value of confiscated objects and money was estimated. It was about 1 million Polish zlotys.
 It was set by investigators that 3 persons were leaders of the drug ring. They face 15 years in prison.
This investigation conducted by Polish police was successful. It was not the first successful drug investigation in this country. Last year Polish police officers busted another illicit drug ring. 7 individuals were arrested. Approximately 80 policemen were involved in that investigation. Police also identified products that were offered for sale by that drug ring.