Greek police seize large quantities of cannabis in separate operations

Greek police have conducted separate operations resulting in the seizure of significant quantities of cannabis and multiple arrests.

In Ano Liosia, authorities discovered a fully equipped cannabis cultivation laboratory in a residence. A 39-year-old man was arrested for cultivating and distributing drugs throughout the Attica region. Police seized approximately 7.9 kilograms of cannabis, specialized lighting, filtration, spraying, and fertilization equipment, two precision scales, and two vehicles used for distribution.

In the Laconia region, specifically within the East Mani municipality, a 44-year-old man was arrested for the cultivation, storage, and trafficking of cannabis. The operation, aided by a narcotics detection dog, led to the seizure of over 81 kilograms of cannabis, four cannabis plants up to 2.20 meters tall, three mobile phones, and 1,500 euros. Authorities estimate the potential economic benefit from this activity was approximately 160,000 euros.

In a related investigation in Sparta, a 75-year-old man was arrested for weapons violations and theft. Police seized a Zastava pistol with two magazines, three hunting rifles, two shotgun barrels, 42 cartridges, and four knives.