Jürgen Essenberg (Jurgen Essenberg) — an Estonian national wanted in connection with a major drug trafficking case. The detailed description on Europe’s Most Wanted states that he was sentenced in 2024 to 12 years, 11 months and 16 days’ imprisonment. [1]
Brief profile
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Jurgen Essenberg |
| Date of birth | 09.07.1972 |
| Jurisdiction and international links | Estonia; Spain; Poland; Finland |
| Legal status | Wanted by Estonia; the profile states a sentence dating from 2024 |
Several substances and several routes
The narrative dates the events to 2021. According to published reports, Essenberg and his accomplices were involved in the illegal manufacture, handling and distribution of cocaine, amphetamine and methamphetamine. The transport of drugs from Spain to Estonia is described separately. [1]
The Polish aspect of the case relates to the trafficking and manufacture of amphetamine and mephedrone. It also mentions preparations for the production of mephedrone for subsequent distribution in Finland. These incidents cannot be reduced to a single consignment or a single substance. [1]
Wanted information
The source notes links to Spain and Poland; Thailand is listed as his last known location, rather than his current, confirmed whereabouts. The summary field for the sentence has been rounded to 12 years, whilst the narrative contains a more precise figure. The profile was updated on 21 May 2026. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2021 | The period covering the drug-related offences in the published case history. |
| 2024 | The date of sentencing as stated in the profile. |
| 21.05.2026 | Update to the wanted notice. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The stage of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not necessarily amount to a conviction.
