Western Lesvos police seize 17kg of cannabis and arrest two

Police in Western Lesvos have arrested two individuals, a 56-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman, following a drug trafficking investigation. The operation, conducted by the Mytilene Drug Prosecution Department, resulted in the seizure of over 17 kilograms of raw cannabis.

The investigation began when officers intercepted the 56-year-old driving on the Mytilene–Kalloni road, discovering approximately 2.1 kilograms of cannabis hidden in his vehicle. Subsequent searches led authorities to outdoor locations in Western Lesvos, where they uncovered an additional 36 packages containing roughly 15.4 kilograms of cannabis buried in the ground or hidden in dense vegetation.

In addition to the narcotics, authorities seized 8,070 euros in cash, precision scales, mobile phones, and the vehicle used for transport. The suspects are facing charges for the possession and distribution of controlled substances for profit.