In Thessaloniki, a 48-year-old drunk driver was arrested after causing a collision in Polichni and stabbing a passenger from the other vehicle. The incident, which unfolded around 9:30 p.m. at the Sofouli and Stratou intersection, escalated from a verbal dispute to violence when the suspect used a knife. Police found him with drugs and confirmed his intoxication, while the lightly injured victim received first aid and was released.
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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.
In a dramatic takedown at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos Airport, Greek police arrested two men, aged 31 and 32, on March 18, 2025, uncovering a suitcase packed with over 11,000 pharmaceutical tablets and 3,000 narcotic pills. The suspects, believed to be part of an international drug ring, were caught in a sting operation as one awaited the other outside the terminal, exposing a sophisticated smuggling plot targeting Greece.
Greek authorities arrested a woman at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to smuggle 26.4 kg of skunk cannabis into the country. The suspect, linked to an international drug trafficking network, was caught with the illegal substances hidden in her luggage. Police seized the drugs, cash, and a mobile phone, while investigations continue into the broader criminal operation.
A 47-year-old foreign national was arrested at Athens’ Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to smuggle 940 grams of cocaine into Greece, utilizing internal concealment. The individual was identified through targeted profiling efforts by the Narcotics Sub-Directorate and has been handed over to the prosecuting authorities.
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 serious clash occurred on December 25 on Alfeiou Street in Pyrgos, allegedly over drugs.…
A 28-year-old man was found to be in possession of quantities of narcotics carefully hidden…
Greek authorities have uncovered 46 kilos of high-purity cocaine hidden in a banana shipment at Thessaloniki’s port, leading to the arrest of four foreign nationals. The suspects, including individuals from Venezuela, Slovenia, Kosovo, and the Dominican Republic, have denied involvement. The cocaine, originating from Ecuador and valued at €1.3 million wholesale, was intended for European markets. Investigations into the international trafficking network are ongoing.
A foreign national was arrested on Monday at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” after being…
Authorities in Piraeus seized 51 kilograms of cocaine valued at over €2.3 million, hidden in the cooling machinery of a banana container from South America. The discovery, made with the help of a detection dog, was part of a joint operation involving customs officials, the Coast Guard, and anti-narcotics teams.
A revealing interview was given by the Greek fashion designer, who also mentioned the infamous…
The Financial Police Directorate announced the dismantling of two separate criminal organizations involved in defrauding the National Organization for Provision of Healthcare Services (EOPYY) through fraudulent prescriptions, costing EOPYY over 3.5 million euros. Sixteen individuals, including doctors, pharmacists, and a pharmaceutical sales representative, were arrested for their involvement in the scheme.
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.
The leader of the gang, a “delivery man” and the DJ were all arrested by…
On Tuesday, a 38-year-old man from Pakistan was arrested in a village of Rhodes for…
Authorities in Heraklion, Crete, conducted coordinated actions resulting in the arrest of two individuals involved…
In a shocking turn of events, two Greek police officers from Igoumenitsa have been arrested…
The Analytical Chemistry professor of EKPA, Nikos Thomaidis, spoke on the morning show of ANT1…
Police arrested a Pakistani man last night in the Rotonda area of Thessaloniki for drug…