Greek police seize 26.8 kg of cocaine linked to Albanian criminal network

cocaine trafficking Lulzim Caka AADE DEA drug seizure

Greek authorities, specifically the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) and its DEOS unit, have seized an additional 26.8 kg of cocaine in Attica. This discovery follows a major operation on September 9, where 84 kg of cocaine were intercepted. The new seizure is linked to the same criminal network, as the cocaine blocks bear identical markings to those found in the previous operation.

Investigations, supported by information from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), suggest the drugs were part of a large-scale illegal import from Colombia. The criminal group reportedly used a method of concealing narcotics within bouquets of flowers to bypass customs. The 26.8 kg of cocaine was found hidden in a construction site and a specialized underground space, including a large water tank and a pit-like area.

In a related development, Greek police arrested Lulzim Caka, an Albanian criminal leader known as ‘the terror of Berat,’ in connection with cocaine trafficking. Caka, who was previously wanted in Albania for murder and had an extradition request denied by Greece in 2022, was apprehended at a villa alongside his son. During the initial September 9 operation, authorities recovered 2 kg of cocaine, chemicals, packaging equipment, a pistol, and a luxury vehicle.

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AADE · Athens · Attica · Central Port Authorities of Piraeus · Colombia · DEA · Drug Enforcement Administration · General State Laboratory · Greece · Independent Authority for Public Revenue · Lulzim Caka · Marathon

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[● 11 SOURCES] The new cocaine seizure bears the same specific markings as the 84 kg seized on September 9, linking it to the same criminal group. almakos.com · www.korcaboom.com · abcnews.al · www.balkanweb.com · shekulli.com.al · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] The drugs were hidden in a construction site and a secret underground space. www.korcaboom.com · abcnews.al · shekulli.com.al · almakos.com · www.balkanweb.com · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Investigators suspect the drugs were transported from Colombia hidden inside bouquets of flowers using the same truck as previous shipments. almakos.com · www.korcaboom.com · abcnews.al · www.balkanweb.com · shekulli.com.al · +6 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Greece previously refused an extradition request from Albania for Lulzim Caka in 2022. elbasanion.al · orainfo.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Lulzim Caka, an Albanian criminal leader, was arrested by Greek police in connection to cocaine trafficking. elbasanion.al · orainfo.net
[● 11 SOURCES] Police also seized a 21-centimeter knife and various caliber bullets during the operation. almakos.com · www.korcaboom.com · abcnews.al · www.balkanweb.com · shekulli.com.al · +6 more
[● 11 SOURCES] Greek police discovered 26.8 kg of cocaine hidden near a villa in Greece. almakos.com · www.korcaboom.com · abcnews.al · www.balkanweb.com · shekulli.com.al · +6 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Caka was arrested in Greece alongside his son at a villa where 2 kg of cocaine, chemicals, packaging equipment, a pistol, and a luxury car were found. elbasanion.al · orainfo.net