In a stunning bust that has rocked Greece, three men tied to prominent families were arrested on March 21, 2025, for running a sophisticated drug trafficking ring in southeastern Attica. The suspects, including the son of a shipping magnate and a well-known doctor’s heir, allegedly peddled everything from pink cocaine to LSD, hiding their stash in juice cartons and oil bottles. With profits soaring past €200,000, the Hellenic Police swooped in, seizing kilos of drugs and shattering the illusion of privilege gone untarnished.
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A Melbourne woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Taiwan for smuggling 7kg of cocaine and heroin. Debbie Voulgaris, 58, maintains her innocence, claiming she was tricked by her ex-husband. Her family is fighting for her release, arguing she was manipulated and unknowingly transported the drugs. The case highlights the harsh penalties for drug offenses in Taiwan and the devastating impact on families.
The luxurious parties at a Kalyvia villa hosted by the glamorous DJ Michaela, cousin of the President of Azerbaijan, have led to a major police raid. This resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals and the confiscation of cocaine, ecstasy, and €43,000 in cash. Authorities suspect connections to broader illicit activities due to Michaela’s notorious past.
A Greek police officer has been arrested for allegedly aiding an international cocaine trafficking ring by leaking confidential information and helping conceal their activities. Two other suspects are in custody, and two additional officers are under investigation.
A Cretan wedding descended into chaos today when the groom was arrested on drug charges just hours before the ceremony. Police found the 36-year-old in possession of cocaine and ammunition, bringing the meticulously planned celebration to a screeching halt and leaving the bride and families in shock.
Authorities in Patras have dismantled a drug trafficking ring involving 30 individuals, including a police officer, a firefighter, and two local government employees. The organization, active since May 2024, is linked to nearly 200 drug-related cases. Nine arrests were made, and authorities seized cocaine, cannabis, cash, and weapons. Investigations are ongoing.
Authorities estimate that the illicit merchandise – originating from Latin America – would have generated profits ranging from €11 million to €33 million for the trafficking ring if sold wholesale. Once adulterated and broken down into smaller doses for retail distribution, the profit could have reached €175 million.
In a major operation on Monday night, Athens police seized a substantial cache of narcotics from two homes in Athens and Aghia Paraskevi. The Drugs Squad confiscated 875 grams of “pink cocaine,” 3.242 kilograms of cocaine, over 50 kilograms of raw and processed cannabis, 875 grams of ketamine, 545 grams of methamphetamine, and various drug distribution tools, including scales and a banknote counter.
Four Israelis were apprehended in Greece on Tuesday, suspected of smuggling drugs from Europe to…
A 44-year-old Serbian tourist who died suddenly in South Corfu was found to have ingested packets of drugs, likely cocaine, which caused a fatal intestinal obstruction, according to a coroner’s report. The discovery overturns initial assumptions of a natural death, prompting a police investigation and involvement from the drug squad.
Sharks are testing positive to cocaine according to a study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Brazil reports Sky News.
A member of the Australian hockey team was arrested in Paris on August 6-7, 2024, for allegedly trying to buy cocaine. The Australian Olympic Committee confirmed the arrest but has not revealed whether the individual is a player or staff member. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s office is handling the case, which involves both the buyer and a seller of narcotics.
Greece finds 109 kilos of cocaine in container with frozen squid, police sources say
Greek Australian Debbie Voulgaris, 57, was arrested at Taoyuan International Airport in December for allegedly…
A significant quantity of narcotics, concealed within shipments of fertilisers, was intercepted by customs inspectors…
Authorities in Heraklion, Crete, conducted coordinated actions resulting in the arrest of two individuals involved…
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An Adelaide man has been sentenced to six years in prison for attempting to import…
Former world champion boxer and Olympian Michael Alan Katsidis guarded a safe full of cocaine…
3-month-old baby boy urgently moved to Naples hospital ROME, JAN 11 – A three-month-old baby…