In Vienna, in February 2023, a planned mafia hit was prevented at a Serbian restaurant in the Otakring district. According to information gathered through the encrypted Sky application used by organized criminal groups, the assassination of a member of the Kavač clan was planned. The attack failed due to technical issues with the explosive device and the attackers’ delay. The hit involved hired assassins, including Colombians. Austrian investigators, thanks to access to encrypted chats, uncovered a network of drug trafficking and criminal activities of Montenegrin clans in Austria. This case highlights the deep connection of the Serbian-Montenegrin mafia with drug trafficking and violence in Vienna.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the role of organized crime and the impact of criminal networks on immigrant communities, highlighting the social issues and the need for stronger law enforcement and social policies to combat organized crime. They may also focus on the human cost and the dangers posed to civilians in such violent conflicts.
Center: Centrist media report the facts of the case with a focus on law enforcement success in preventing the attack, the use of technology in crime fighting, and the international dimension of organized crime. They provide balanced coverage of the criminal activities and the police investigation without strong political bias.
Right: Right-leaning sources may emphasize the threat posed by foreign criminal groups and the dangers of immigration and multiculturalism, linking organized crime to broader concerns about national security and social order. They might stress the need for stricter immigration controls and tougher policing.
