Mykonos: 26-year-old arrested for drug trafficking

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Mykonos on Saturday, September 12, following an investigation into drug trafficking. The arrest occurred after police spotted the individual on foot during the night of Friday. Upon realizing he was subject to a police check, the suspect attempted to flee, discarding various narcotics in the process.

Police recovered 26.7 grams of cocaine in 21 packages, 5.3 grams of pink cocaine in 7 packages, small amounts of MDMA and ketamine, and four ecstasy pills. A subsequent search of the suspect's residence led to the seizure of additional drugs, including 75 grams of raw cannabis, small amounts of processed cannabis, 2 grams of pink cocaine, and four more ecstasy pills.

Authorities also confiscated 200 euros, 50 US dollars, 30 British pounds, and two mobile phones. The suspect faces charges of drug trafficking and disobedience and is expected to be brought before the Prosecutor of First Instance in Syros. This operation is part of specialized police actions in the South Aegean to combat drug distribution.