German police bust drug ring that delivered pizza – with a side of cocaine

German police busted a pizzeria in western Germany that also delivered a side order of cocaine when customers asked for item number 40 on the menu.

 

Authorities say they were first tipped off by suspicious food inspectors in March.

 

When drug squad officers began observing the restaurant they soon discovered why pizza number 40 was so popular.

 

When police buzzed the apartment of the pizzeria manager, the 36-year-old allegedly threw a bag of drugs out of the window, which fell right into the arms of the officers.

 

The bounty included 1.6 kilograms of cocaine, 14 ounces of cannabis and $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.

 

That gave investigators an opportunity to look into the supply chain and after several weeks, some 150 officers busted an entire drug ring in western Germany, arrested three suspects including the 22-year-old head of the drug operation, and raided the homes and businesses of another 12 suspects.