Greek authorities have dismantled a major human trafficking ring operating in Athens, arresting 26 individuals involved in the sexual exploitation of women. The operation, led by the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime, uncovered a network that lured foreign women to Greece under false pretenses before forcing them into prostitution. Victims were held captive, subjected to violence, and coerced into sex work. Police seized cash, electronic devices, and fraudulent lease documents, while 24 women received assistance from specialized NGOs. The suspects face multiple charges, including human trafficking, kidnapping, and rape, as investigations continue.
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Greek authorities have launched a major crackdown on the Turkish mafia, resulting in eight arrests, the seizure of 49 weapons, and additional charges being filed against eight individuals. The operation, targeting criminal networks involved in drug and arms trafficking and illegal migration, follows a series of violent incidents, including a fatal shooting in Ano Glyfada. Police are investigating links to other recent crimes as they work to dismantle five major Turkish criminal organisations operating in Greece and across Europe.
Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal network trafficking Colombian women into Greece, where they were forced into sex work at strip clubs and apartments. The operation, active since 2019, led to the arrest of the ringleader and eight members. 29 victims have been rescued and provided with support, with two additional suspects still at large. The investigation was sparked by the testimony of one victim, leading to raids on the suspects’ properties and the seizure of cash, weapons, and documents.
Two foreign nationals were arrested at Athens International Airport for allegedly smuggling 5kg of cannabis and over 3,500 pills, including Captagon and ecstasy, into Greece. Police identified the suspects as members of an international drug trafficking network. Authorities seized the drugs, cash, and mobile phones during the operation, and the suspects now face prosecution.
Greek authorities have arrested two men in connection with a major international drug trafficking operation targeting Australia. Police seized 56kg of MDMA and 30kg of crystal meth, concealed amongst olive oil containers in an Athens warehouse. This bust comes amidst rising concerns about increased MDMA production in Europe.
Five men were arrested in Western Attica on Monday as suspected members of a criminal network involved in the possession, supply, and sale of weapons and explosives. During a raid, authorities discovered a large stash of military-grade explosives, firearms, and drugs, including ammonium dynamite, 5,925 cartridges, and 530 tablets of drugs. The arrests are part of a broader investigation into illegal arms trafficking and explosives manufacturing.
Greek authorities have dismantled a significant cannabis cultivation operation in central Greece, seizing over 8,300 plants. This discovery represents one of the largest hauls of illicit cannabis in the country
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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