A Greek appeals court has reduced the prison sentences of 11 men involved in smuggling 1.2 metric tons of cocaine from the Caribbean to Europe and Africa, one of Greece’s largest drug busts. Initially sentenced to life in 2021, the highest sentence is now 16 years. The defendants plan to appeal to the top court, citing concerns over police infiltration.
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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.
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