Feb 22 • 09:20 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

The Old Man, Badminton Fan and the 'Wine Seller' - How Tartu's Drug Dealer Hid Cocaine in the Woods and Supplied His Friends for Years

The article describes the double life of Kalev Koort, a cocaine dealer from Tartu, who secretly hid narcotics in the woods while appearing to lead an ordinary life.

Kalev Koort, a known cocaine dealer living in Tartu, led a double life, successfully concealing his narcotics operations under the guise of an unassuming lifestyle, including his interests such as badminton. Despite being a drug dealer, Koort maintained strong ties with his friends and associates, all the while evading law enforcement by keeping his drug activities hidden behind casual communications that never mentioned narcotics directly.

Koort's clandestine operations involved meticulous packaging of cocaine, which he strategically buried in the forests of Tartumaa, allowing him to operate right under the nose of local authorities. His expansive social circle and careful management of his communications facilitated a sustained supply of narcotics to his friends without raising alarm. This highlights the intricate dynamics of local drug trade networks and the challenges law enforcement faces in tackling such discreet operations.

After being sentenced to six years in prison, Koort's story serves as a cautionary tale about the lengths individuals might go to manage both their illicit activities and their traditional social facades. The case sheds light on the ongoing issues of drug use and distribution in Estonia and emphasizes the need for enhanced vigilance and strategies by law enforcement to detect and disrupt similar operations in the future.

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