AP —German police busted a pizzeria in the western city of Düsseldorf that also delivered a side order of cocaine when customers asked for item number 40 on the menu.
When drug squad officers began observing the restaurant they soon discovered why pizza number 40 was so popular, Moltke told reporters on Monday, German news agency dpa reported.
The bounty included 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds) of cocaine, 400 grams (14 ounces) of cannabis and €268,000 ($289,000) in cash.
Police said the restaurant manager, who was released from detention after a few days, soon reopened his business and started selling pizza number 40 with the cocaine side order again.
The pizzeria manager was arrested when he tried to flee abroad, and remains in custody.
Persons:
Michael Graf von Moltke, Moltke, “, ”
Organizations:
Polizei, Police
Locations:
Düsseldorf, Mönchengladbach, Solingen, Germany