French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau praised a major cocaine seizure by law enforcement in Le Havre, where over two tons of the drug were found hidden in a shipping container. Two men, aged 22 and 41, were charged following the…
A police operation in Laconia on January 2, 2025, resulted in the arrest of four individuals. Conducted in the municipalities of Sparta and Evrótas, the operation focused on communities with social homogeneity. Officers checked 112 individuals, leading to six detentions…
A man from Rethymno was arrested for drug-related offenses on New Year’s Eve after escaping a police check. Authorities found over 1.5 kilograms of cannabis and a mobile phone in his abandoned vehicle. He was later apprehended by local law…
Two 17-year-olds were arrested in Halkidiki for allegedly trafficking cocaine during a school dance. Police seized six packages containing 5.4 grams of cocaine, 1,000 euros in cash, and two mobile phones. The boys’ parents were also arrested for neglecting supervision…
On December 23, 2024, a targeted police operation in Corinthia led to the arrest of seven individuals in the municipalities of Sikyonia and Velo-Vocha. Authorities checked 95 people, detaining 17 for various offenses, including electricity theft and drug possession. The…
A drug trafficking organization in Achaia has been dismantled after a thorough investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit. Four members, including the leader, were arrested, with charges relating to drug trafficking and money laundering. Investigators found significant quantities of cocaine…
Greek authorities dismantled a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking, specifically cannabis imports from Asia. Four members were arrested during an operation that followed the seizure of two packages containing a total of 10 kilograms and 292 grams of cannabis…
Authorities in Greece arrested a 49-year-old Bulgarian national for violations related to forgery and receiving stolen goods. During a routine check at the port of Igoumenitsa, officials discovered four pallets of counterfeit clothing bearing famous brand logos, lacking the necessary…
Authorities in the Dominican Republic intercepted over 9,500 kilograms of cocaine, marking a record seizure. The drugs were hidden in a shipping container with bananas from Guatemala and were meant for transfer to another container heading to Belgium. An investigation…
A 45-year-old man was arrested in Chios by the Regional Drug Enforcement Team for drug-related offenses. Authorities discovered 17 cannabis plants and hydroponic cultivation equipment in a warehouse owned by the suspect. A subsequent search of his home revealed 1.4…
A criminal organization involved in drug trafficking has been dismantled in Achaia, Greece, with 30 individuals implicated, including four public employees. Authorities seized a variety of drugs and assets during coordinated operations. Nine members of the organization were arrested, and…
In a routine crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement in the Epirus region of Greece arrested three individuals, including two from Ioannina and one from Preveza. The suspects face charges for possession of illegal substances, including small quantities of raw…
