Mar 12 • 14:43 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

Drug business inspired by Netflix: 22-year-old young man set up a large drug scheme in Tartu

A 22-year-old from Rakvere established an extensive drug business in Tartu, inspired by the Netflix series 'How to Sell Drugs Online Fast,' but was eventually arrested along with his accomplices.

A 22-year-old named Taavi from Rakvere has been arrested for setting up a large drug scheme in Tartu, which drew inspiration from the popular Netflix series 'How to Sell Drugs Online Fast.' Together with his peers, Taavi started ordering significant quantities of narcotics from across Europe, which were then packaged into small bags for sale in Tartu. Interestingly, he claims that the police managed to prove only a fraction of their actual activities during the investigation.

Ultimately, this criminal enterprise came to an end with multiple arrests, with the majority of the group now behind bars. The involvement of the main suspects resulted in substantial prison sentences, including 4.5 years for one key participant and an 8-year sentence for Taavi, who played a crucial role in orchestrating the operation. This case highlights how popular media can influence crime and suggests a growing trend among youth to emulate fictional narratives in their real lives.

The investigation not only sheds light on the drug trade in Tartu but also raises questions about the broader implications of media influence on behavior, particularly among young people. The details of how Taavi and his associates constructed their drug business and the scale to which it grew will be explored in an upcoming feature titled 'Narkoäri Tartu moodi,' scheduled to air on Kanal 2, illustrating a troubling connection between entertainment and criminal activity.

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