Greece police seize cannabis and ancient artifacts in Serres and Larissa

Greek authorities have conducted two major operations targeting drug cultivation and the illegal possession of cultural heritage items in Serres and Larissa.

In Serres, police raided a livestock farm where they discovered seven cannabis plants and over 1.7 kilograms of cannabis fragments. Alongside the narcotics, officers seized a significant collection of ancient artifacts, including 214 bronze coins, 42 bronze arrowheads, 19 lamps, 17 figurines, and various bronze jewelry and pottery. The owner of the farm was arrested and faces charges related to drug law violations and the protection of antiquities.

In a separate operation in a forested area of Larissa, police uncovered a large cannabis plantation containing 812 plants, some reaching heights of 2.10 meters. Authorities seized approximately 36.6 kilograms of raw cannabis and 40,950 euros in cash. A 34-year-old foreign national was arrested for supplying the plantation, while another individual has been identified as responsible for the cultivation and guarding of the site. The estimated economic benefit from this illegal activity exceeded 800,000 euros.