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Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations

Overview

Law‑enforcement actions across the Balkans intensified through late 2026, targeting cannabis production and cocaine trafficking. Following earlier seizures in Crete, Mani, and Fthiotida, operations expanded into northern and island regions. In late July, a high‑speed chase in the Drama region led to the arrest of three suspects. On 1 August, Greek authorities in Mytilene detained a Turkish shipowner linked to a multi‑national network involved in trafficking more than two tonnes of cocaine. In Western Macedonia, police arrested 13 people in late July and early August for cannabis possession. Operations on Greek islands continued with arrests in Santorini, Rhodes, and Mykonos, where authorities dismantled syndicates and seized MDMA, pink cocaine, and cocaine. In late September, two individuals were detained in Sekirnik, North Macedonia, after authorities discovered a cannabis plantation containing approximately 680 kg of drugs. In Greece, enforcement continued through October. In Agia Varvara, two men were arrested following a raid that uncovered cannabis hidden in a kitchen compartment. In Messenia, five Turkish nationals were arrested for a criminal organization involved in cannabis cultivation, with estimated illegal profits exceeding 200,000 euros. In Patras, two men were detained after a package from France containing 2.49 kg of cannabis was intercepted at Athens International Airport. In Western Lesvos, police seized over 17 kg of cannabis buried in vegetation. In Thessaloniki, a ring targeting youth via Telegram and cryptocurrency was dismantled, while in Chania, a 48-year-old woman was arrested for using a registered business to distribute prohibited cannabis derivatives online. In early October, the Hellenic Coast Guard intercepted a Croatian-flagged yacht near Chios, seizing 360.7 kg of raw cannabis valued at approximately €1.08 million and arresting two Ukrainian nationals.

Entities

Hellenic Police · Mykonos · Greek Police · Attica · Greece

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  • "The estimated economic benefit from the cultivation was approximately 3.3 million euros."

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    "The estimated illegal profit from the plantation ranges between 320,000 and 480,000 euros."

    The claims assert different estimated economic values for the cultivation (320,000-480,000 euros vs 3.3 million euros).

  • "Police discovered 2,189 cannabis plants in the plantation."

    vs

    "The plantation contained 320 cannabis plants arranged in 17 parallel rows."

    The claims assert different numbers of cannabis plants found in the plantation (320 vs 2,189).

  • "Authorities seized 5.35 grams of cannabis, a gasoline water pump, and various agricultural tools."

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    "Authorities seized 12 kilograms and 876 grams of cannabis."

    The claims assert different amounts of cannabis seized (5.35 grams vs 12.876 kilograms).

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Chania: Woman arrested for online cannabis distribution business

    A 48-year-old woman in Chania was arrested for running an illegal online cannabis business using delivery platforms. Separate arrests for drugs and violence were also reported in Heraklion and Ierapetra.

  2. [CRIME] 33 sources
    Greece police conduct multiple drug and crime operations

    Greek police arrested multiple suspects in various operations, including a major cannabis plantation bust in Messenia, a postal drug ring in Thessaloniki, and fraud arrests in Florina.

  3. [CRIME] 15 sources
    Thessaloniki drug ring dismantled by Greek authorities

    Greek authorities dismantled a drug ring in Thessaloniki that used Telegram and cryptocurrency to target minors. Three suspects were arrested, and 3.5kg of cannabis and 120g of cocaine were seized.

  4. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Police seize 70kg of cannabis on Egnatia Odos

    A man was arrested on the Egnatia Odos near Dodoni after police seized over 70 kilograms of cannabis, valued at an estimated 210,240 euros.

  5. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Zefyri: 29-year-old arrested with over 7.5 kg of heroin

    A 29-year-old man was arrested in Zefyri, Greece, after police seized over 7.5 kg of heroin, cocaine, and adulterants used to dilute drugs, with an estimated profit exceeding 150,000 euros.

  6. [CRIME] 24 sources
    Greece conducts major drug seizures in Chios and Attica

    Greek police and coast guard officials conducted multiple operations, seizing hundreds of kilograms of cannabis and cocaine, and arresting several suspects in Chios and Attica.

  7. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Western Lesvos police seize 17kg of cannabis and arrest two

    Two individuals were arrested in Western Lesvos after police seized over 17 kilograms of cannabis, 8,070 euros in cash, and precision scales during a drug trafficking investigation.

  8. [CRIME] 10 sources
    Greek police dismantle cannabis rings in Exarcheia and Patras

    Greek police arrested five individuals in a cannabis cultivation ring targeting Exarcheia and two men in Patras following the interception of a 2.49kg cannabis shipment from France.

  9. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Agia Varvara: Two arrested for drug trafficking after cannabis seizure

    Police arrested two men, aged 22 and 63, in Agia Varvara after discovering nearly 878 grams of cannabis hidden in a kitchen compartment during a targeted raid.

  10. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Sekirnik: Two arrested after 680kg cannabis plantation discovered

    Two people were arrested near Sekirnik after police discovered an illegal cannabis plantation containing 680 kilograms of drugs.

  11. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Mykonos: 26-year-old arrested for drug trafficking

    A 26-year-old man was arrested in Mykonos for drug trafficking after attempting to flee from police, leading to the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, MDMA, and ecstasy.

  12. [CRIME] 41 sources
    Greek police seize 26.8 kg of cocaine linked to Albanian criminal network

    Greek authorities seized 26.8 kg of cocaine linked to an Albanian criminal network. The drugs, part of a Colombian shipment hidden in flowers, were found in a secret underground space near a villa.

  13. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Korydallos: Two arrested for drug trafficking

    Two men were arrested in Korydallos for drug trafficking after police seized cocaine, cannabis, and cash from a residence equipped with security cameras and gates.

  14. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Piraeus port arrest involves seizure of over two kilograms of cannabis

    A 26-year-old man was arrested at Piraeus port with over two kilograms of cannabis and 4,900 euros in cash following a search involving a narcotics detection dog.

  15. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Corinthia police dismantle large cannabis plantation

    Police in Corinthia, Greece, dismantled a massive cannabis plantation featuring 2,189 plants, with an estimated profit of 3.3 million euros. One 27-year-old man was arrested.

  16. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Ilia police dismantle organized cannabis plantation

    Greek police dismantled an organized cannabis plantation in an Ilia olive grove, arresting two men. The site contained 320 plants with an estimated potential profit of up to 480,000 euros.

  17. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek authorities arrest Turkish businessman for Mykonos drug trafficking

    Greek police arrested a 34-year-old Turkish businessman for drug trafficking in Mykonos, allegedly using a luxury transport company to launder money.

  18. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Greek police dismantle cannabis plantations in Rethymno and Messenia

    Greek police dismantled cannabis plantations in Rethymno and Messenia, uprooting hundreds of plants and arresting several individuals for drug cultivation and weapons offenses.

  19. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Mykonos police arrest man after drug stash discovered by police dog

    A 24-year-old man was arrested in Mykonos after a police dog discovered cocaine, ketamine, and 382 ecstasy pills hidden in a residence used as a drug stash house.

  20. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Mykonos drug ring dismantled by Greek authorities

    A Turkish-led drug ring in Mykonos using VIP vans to distribute narcotics has been dismantled by Greek police, following the seizure of cocaine, MDMA, and significant cash.

  21. [CRIME] 24 sources
    Mykonos drug ring dismantled by Greek police

    Greek authorities dismantled a drug trafficking ring in Mykonos, arresting nine members who targeted tourists. Police seized cocaine, MDMA, and over 80,000 euros in cash.

  22. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Piraeus Port: 20-year-old arrested with cocaine and cannabis

    A 20-year-old Albanian national was arrested at the Port of Piraeus after a drug-sniffing dog helped authorities find cocaine and cannabis on a passenger ferry.

  23. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Mykonos: Two arrested for drug trafficking after police seizure

    Two men were arrested in Mykonos for drug trafficking after police seized MDMA, pink cocaine, and over 65,000 euros during a targeted operation.

  24. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Thessaloniki police seize 324 kg of cannabis in recycling shipment

    Police in Thessaloniki seized over 324 kg of cannabis hidden in a paper recycling shipment, disrupting an international smuggling ring operating between Albania and Turkey.

  25. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Heraklion police seize cocaine and sedatives, arrest three

    Police in Heraklion arrested three people and seized 1.8 kg of cocaine, thousands of sedatives, and 2,100 euros following a narcotics investigation.

  26. [CRIME] 17 sources
    Greek police dismantle multiple drug trafficking rings across several regions

    Greek authorities have dismantled several drug trafficking rings across Chania, Mykonos, Messinia, and Santorini, seizing large quantities of cannabis and cocaine and making multiple arrests.

  27. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rhodes suspect detained after seizure of over 1.3 kg of cocaine

    A 59‑year‑old Albanian hotel worker in Rhodes was detained after police seized over 1.3 kg of cocaine and related equipment, with an expected profit above €75,000.

  28. [CRIME] 21 sources
    Attica police dismantle cannabis cultivation ring in Zografou

    Police arrested three people in Attica and Zografou for running hydroponic cannabis labs, seizing over 2kg of skunk and 67 plants with an estimated profit of over 90,000 euros.

  29. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Kalamata Police Arrest 27-Year-Old in Controlled Cannabis Delivery

    Kalamata police arrested a 27‑year‑old in Western Mani during a controlled delivery of a 475 g cannabis parcel, seizing small drug amounts, scales, a phone and €650; investigation ongoing.

  30. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police seize 143 cannabis plants in Crete raid

    Greek police raided 17 cannabis farms in Crete, seizing 143 plants and arresting a 38‑year‑old suspect; two hunting weapons and related gear were also confiscated.

  31. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Santorini drug ring busted, five arrested

    Greek police dismantled a Santorini drug network, arresting five (three foreigners, two locals) and seizing over 1 kg of cannabis, cocaine, cash and weapons.

  32. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Greek police arrest 13 in Western Macedonia drug crackdown

    Greek police arrested 13 people in Western Macedonia in late July‑early August 2026, seizing over 30 g of cannabis, pills and related items; cases referred to prosecutors.

  33. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Turkish Shipowner Arrested in Mytilene Over 2‑Ton Cocaine Trafficking

    Greek authorities arrested a Turkish shipowner in Mytilene on 1 Aug 2026, accusing him of moving over two tonnes of cocaine with a network of Greek, Albanian and Turkish members; he faces transfer to Korydallos

  34. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Three arrested in Drama, Greece for cannabis and cocaine trafficking after high‑speed chase

    Three locals were arrested in Drama, Greece on 31 July 2026 after a high‑speed chase; police seized 405 g of cannabis, 53 g of cocaine, cash, phones and a vehicle.

  35. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Rethymno police seize 32 cannabis plants and 2.6 kg of hashish

    Police in Rethymno, Crete, seized 32 cannabis plants and 2.6 kg of hashish during a July 2026 operation, with investigations continuing.

  36. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Heraklion police seize 58 g of cocaine in coordinated drug bust

    Heraklion police arrested a 40‑year‑old, seizing 58 g of cocaine, €2,680, a scale, a phone and the suspect’s car after a coordinated raid on 25 July.

  37. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Greek Coast Guard Seizes Cocaine, Ecstasy and Arrests Eight Foreigners at Lefkada Port

    Greek coast guard seized cocaine, ecstasy, cannabis and cash, and arrested eight foreign nationals on a UK‑flagged catamaran at Lefkada’s Perigiali port.

  38. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Larissa police seize 538 cannabis plants in Tempi, Greece

    Larissa police raided a cannabis farm in Tempi, seizing 538 plants and related equipment, and arrested two foreign men, ages 26 and 69, on drug‑law charges.

  39. [CRIME] 10 sources
    Thessaloniki police bust nets eight drug suspects in Dentropotamos

    Eight people were arrested in Thessaloniki’s Dentropotamos area, with police seizing cannabis, cocaine, MDMA, cash and illegal surveillance equipment.

  40. [CRIME] 13 sources
    Greece seizes over 20 kg cannabis at Evros border and Heraklion airport

    Greek police seized 4 kg of cannabis at the Evros border and over 19 kg at Heraklion airport, detaining foreign nationals and linking the cases to an international trafficking network.

  41. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Foreign 68‑Year‑Old Arrested in Florina, Greece with 55 kg Cannabis

    Greek police in Florina arrested a 68‑year‑old foreigner on 18 July 2026 after finding 55 kg of raw cannabis in his car, seizing the vehicle and filing a trafficking case.

  42. [CRIME] 35 sources
    Greek police bust major drug‑trafficking ring in Glyfada and Voula

    Six men (26‑58) were arrested in Glyfada‑Voula, Athens, for running a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering ring; police seized cocaine, cannabis, cash, firearms, weapons and electronics.

  43. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Greek police seize cocaine, cannabis and weapons in coordinated July busts

    Greek police arrests dozens and seizes over a kilogram of cocaine, hundreds of grams of cannabis, weapons and cash in multiple July operations across Lesvos, Athens, Mytilene and Thessaloniki.

  44. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Chania police seize 103 cannabis plants, arrest 60‑year‑old suspect

    Chania police seized 103 hydroponic cannabis plants and arrested a 60‑year‑old man on 13 July 2026, linking the case to a prior June bust of 640 plants.

  45. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Human trafficking network operating in Ilia, Greece exposes forced prostitution of foreign women

    A Balkan‑run trafficking ring based in Patras moves foreign and Roma women to outdoor brothels in Ilia, Greece, using vans and charging €10‑20 per client, with police noting victims fear reporting.

  46. [CRIME] 48 sources
    Marfin arson case: new suspects appear in court and UK extradition

    Two 42‑year‑old suspects in the 2010 Marfin arson appeared in court, while a 46‑year‑old Greek woman arrested at Gatwick faces extradition to Greece; investigations cite new photo analysis and an anonymous tip.

  47. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police detain 27-year-old in Chalkidiki weapons crackdown

    Greek police in Chalkidiki arrested a 27‑year‑old for illegal weapon possession after a July 11 sweep of shops, vehicles and individuals, seizing a metal baton.

  48. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Athens minor arrested for cocaine trafficking; father also detained

    Athens police arrested a minor with cocaine and other drugs; a raid also seized cannabis, a rifle and cash, and the minor’s father was detained for neglect.

  49. [CRIME] 11 sources
    Greek police seize cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy in nationwide raids

    Greek police arrested dozens and seized cocaine, cannabis and ecstasy in raids across Athens, Veria, Imathia, Zakynthos and western Macedonia.

  50. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kalamata Police Drug Unit Dismantles 4,670‑Plant Cannabis Operation

    Kalamata police drug unit broke a cannabis ring of about 4,670 plants, arrested three suspects in Phthiotis, and was praised by the Messinia police union which urged more permanent staff.

  51. [CRIME] 8 sources
    Macedonia seizes 40 tonnes of marijuana and revokes 13 medical cannabis licences

    Macedonia withdrew 13 medical cannabis licences and seized 40 tonnes of marijuana, launching a working group to reform drug laws.

  52. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police officer arrested in anabolic steroid trafficking ring

    Greek police dismantled a steroid‑trafficking ring, arresting three members including a police officer, seizing €500 k worth of drugs and weapons, and charging additional officers and a doctor.

  53. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police seize over 8,600 cannabis plants in Lamia and Fthiotida raids

    Greek police dismantled two large cannabis farms—one near Lamia with over 4,000 plants and three Albanian arrests, another in Fthiotida with over 4,600 plants, three suspects, and an estimated €9 million profit

  54. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Sisak‑Moslavina police seize drugs, firearms and explosives in twin‑brother arrest

    Sisak‑Moslavina police arrested two Petrinja men, seizing over 1 kg amphetamine, cocaine, an automatic pistol, silencer and a homemade TNT explosive, halting a major drug‑weapon operation.

  55. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Zakynthos police seize cocaine, firearm and €19,000 in Laganas drug bust

    Three people were arrested in Laganas, Zakynthos, after police seized cocaine, a firearm, €19,485 and vehicles in a drug‑trafficking operation on 8‑9 July 2026.

  56. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Greek police dismantle massive cannabis plantation in Fthiotida

    Greek police raided a hidden cannabis farm in Fthiotida, seizing over 4,600 plants, 412 g of weed, a pistol, cash and equipment, and arresting three suspects; the operation could have yielded €9 million.

  57. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Athens police seize 27 kg of drug adulterant and 51 kg of cocaine in Metaxourgio bust

    Athens police arrested a 39‑year‑old foreigner in Metaxourgio, seizing 27 kg of a drug‑adulterating substance, 51 kg of cocaine and related equipment on 6‑7 July 2026.

  58. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Greek police arrest ATM‑bombing gang leader

    Greek police arrested a gang leader responsible for nine ATM explosions, vehicle thefts and over €440k profit, seizing weapons, tools and a drone; investigation continues.

  59. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Messinia police operation arrests 40, seizes cocaine, cannabis and electricity‑theft evidence

    A July 7 police raid in the Peloponnese, centred on Messinia, led to 40 arrests, 58 summonses, seizures of cocaine and cannabis, electricity‑theft cases, 216 traffic violations and one vehicle impounded.

  60. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Kosovo police seize illegal weapons and arrest officers in corruption probe

    Kosovo police seized illegal arms in Leposaviq and Vushtrri and, in a separate probe, arrested nine officers amid a wider corruption investigation of over 100 personnel.

  61. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek minors arrested in drug trafficking and fire incidents

    Greek police arrested minors in Corinth for organized drug trafficking and in Eretria for a fire caused by firecrackers; parents were also detained for neglect.

  62. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Greek police chases injure driver and seize 61 kg of cannabis

    Greek police shoots a fleeing driver in Argos and arrests two officers, while in Agia Paraskevi a chase ends with a 61 kg cannabis seizure and the arrest of an Azerbaijani passenger.

  63. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Montenegro Supreme Court extends detention of drug trafficker Dragan Pečurica

    Montenegro's Supreme Court extended Dragan Pečurica's detention to Oct 2026 over alleged 380 kg cocaine trafficking and multi‑million‑euro money‑laundering across several European countries.

  64. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Armenian driver’s car catches fire during police chase in Thessaloniki

    A 40‑year‑old Armenian driver fled police in Thessaloniki, his car caught fire, and he was arrested with cannabis and fined; nearby drug arrests were also made.

  65. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kosovo police arrest two men in cannabis cultivation bust

    Kosovo police arrested two men over a 201‑plant cannabis operation in Podujevë, while a Pristina court placed a suspect in a drug‑trafficking and money‑laundering case in pre‑trial detention.

  66. [CRIME] 5 sources
    Kosovo police seize hundreds of rounds and military gear in Zubin Potok

    Kosovo police seized 432 7.62 mm rounds, 204 additional cartridges, a bayonet, a mask, an air‑gun and other gear from three empty houses in Zubin Potok; prosecutors are investigating.

  67. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Mykonos police seize cocaine, ketamine and hallucinogenic mushrooms in drug bust

    Police on Mykonos arrested a 30‑year‑old, seizing cocaine, ketamine, hallucinogenic mushrooms and cash worth €45 k; he faced an Italian arrest warrant and a German Schengen ban.

  68. [CRIME] 19 sources
    Athens-area jewelry store burglary gang dismantled, €370,000 seized

    Greek police dismantled an Attica jewelry‑store burglary gang that stole about €370,000, using stolen cars and hooded disguises to hit shops in Korydallos, Nikaia, Moschato and other areas; nine arrests were ​​

  69. [CRIME] 7 sources
    Greek police seize cocaine and other drugs in Heraklion and Mykonos arrests

    Greek police arrested two locals in Heraklion and a foreign national in Mykonos, confiscating cocaine, ketamine, cannabis, mushrooms, cash and vehicles in coordinated drug busts.

  70. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police arrest cocaine traffickers in Mykonos and Chalkidiki

    Greek police seized cocaine, cannabis and other drugs, arresting a wanted dealer in Mykonos and a father‑son duo in Chalkidiki, confiscating cash and equipment.

  71. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Vlorë police arrest 32‑year‑old carrying illegal firearms and ammunition

    Vlorë police arrested 32‑year‑old Eris Mara with a pistol, ammunition and a police‑style radio during a traffic stop; the case is referred to prosecutors.

  72. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Nenad Alajbegović arrested in Novi Sad with loaded pistol and armor

    Serbian police arrested Nenad Alajbegović in Novi Sad, seizing a loaded pistol, ammo, a ballistic vest and forged ID; he faces weapons and forgery charges.

  73. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek police seize 1,500 cannabis plants in Messinia operation

    Greek police seized over 1,500 cannabis plants in Messinia, arresting two Albanian men and pursuing a 46‑year‑old Greek suspect; the haul could produce 766 kg of cannabis and €2.3 million in illegal profits.

  74. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Foreign National Arrested with Large Quantity of Drugs in Mykonos

    Greek police arrested a 30‑year‑old foreigner on Mykonos on 3 July, seizing large amounts of cocaine, pink cocaine, cannabis edibles, ketamine, mushrooms, cash and a phone; he faced an Italian arrest warrant.

  75. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Athens police seize seven women in illegal brothels during anti‑trafficking raid

    Greek police raided illegal brothels in Athens/Kallithea on 2 July 2026, arresting seven women, seizing €1,535, and planning to re‑seal the premises, with NGO support for potential trafficking victims.

  76. [CRIME] 9 sources
    Greek police dismantle massive cannabis farms in Arkadia, Messinia and Lesvos

    Greek police dismantled organised cannabis farms in Arkadia (1,561 plants), Messinia (1,532 plants) and Lesvos (89 plants), arresting several suspects and seizing equipment worth millions of euros.

  77. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police dismantle criminal gang behind arson, bombings and attempted murders in Athens

    Greek police busted a gang in Athens responsible for arson, bombings, extortion and attempted murders, arresting four foreigners and linking ten members to the crimes.

  78. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek police seize drugs and arrest dealers in Thessaloniki and Attica

    Greek police arrested a 31‑year‑old in Thessaloniki for running a cannabis hub and seized weapons and cash; in Attica three men were detained with over 3 kg of cocaine, a vehicle and €1,250.

  79. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Montenegro receives extradited suspect Vuk Lakićević from Croatia

    Montenegro extradited Vuk Lakićević, a 28‑year‑old suspect in organized‑crime murders, from Croatia after an Interpol notice, underscoring regional police cooperation.

  80. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police dismantle Super 3 fan criminal ring

    Greek police raided Super 3 Aris fan group, arresting 20 and charging 51 with organised crime, violence and drug trafficking; weapons, drugs and cash were seized.

  81. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Greek police break up organized football fan gangs in Thessaloniki and Athens

    Greek police dismantled two organised football fan gangs, arresting 30 members in Thessaloniki, Chalkidiki, Mykonos and Athens‑West Attica, charging them with fan violence, drug trafficking and extortion.

  82. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Thirteen members of Greece's Nationalist Youth of Thessaloniki sentenced to up to four years

    Thirteen members of Greece's far‑right “Ethnic Youth of Thessaloniki” received 1‑4‑year prison sentences; two were acquitted, and appeals are pending.

  83. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kosovo police detain nine individuals for drug offenses nationwide

    Kosovo police arrested nine people and seized drugs, knives and other items in nationwide checks, including a German national at the border and a prison inmate.

  84. [CRIME] 11 sources
    Greek police dismantle multiple organized‑crime rings in Athens and Thessaloniki

    Greek police raids in June 2026 arrested at least 37 people, seized drugs, cash and weapons, and dismantled organised‑crime groups involved in burglary, fraud, drug trafficking and fan‑hooligan violence in Att

  85. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek police seize cocaine, cannabis and cash in two drug trafficking arrests

    Greek police arrested three men in Heraklion and a 30‑year‑old in Zakynthos, seizing cocaine, cannabis, firearms, cash and large quantities of whisky.

  86. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek police seize cocaine, cannabis, weapons on Aitoloakarnania road

    Greek police stopped a car on an Aitoloakarnania road, seizing cocaine, cannabis, a knife and cash; a later search found 600 g more cannabis, aided by police dog “Sporty”.

  87. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Kallithea Youth Murder Trial Sends Three Suspects to Pre‑trial Detention

    Six suspects in the Kallithea killing of a 15‑year‑old appeared in court; three are detained, three released with restrictions, and one is hospitalized. Defendants claim self‑defence, but the court kept the key

  88. [CRIME] 15 sources
    Montenegrin police arrest three suspects linked to Darko Vesković murder in Belgrade

    Montenegro police arrested three Rožaje residents suspected of aiding the escape of suspects in the June 22 Belgrade killing of Darko Vesković and released a photo of one wanted suspect.

  89. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Bosnian National Arrested in Ulcinj Over Illegal Firearm Use

    Montenegro police arrested a 27‑year‑old Bosnian man in Ulcinj for illegal possession and firing of a Zastava pistol after a violent incident, charging him with weapons offenses.

  90. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Eleusina teen gang arrested after four violent robberies in three days

    A teenage gang in Eleusina, Greece, committed four violent robberies of peers in three days; police arrested two minors and their parents while seeking more suspects via CCTV.

  91. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek authorities seize Turkish national with drugs, weapons and taser at Alexandroupoli port

    Greek police at Alexandroupoli port arrested a 45‑year‑old Turkish man with cannabis, Xanax, a taser and illegal weapons, seizing the items under drug and weapons laws.

  92. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Montenegro joins INTERPOL I‑CAN project to strengthen fight against ’Ndrangheta crime

    Montenegro police attended an EU4LEM meeting to join INTERPOL’s I‑CAN project, aiming to improve cross‑border cooperation against the ’Ndrangheta mafia.

  93. [CRIME] 11 sources
    Seven suspects appear before judge in Kallithea murder of 15‑year‑old

    Seven youths were taken to court for the 15‑year‑old’s death in a Kallithea clash; they claim the fight was unplanned and they didn’t intend to kill.

  94. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kallithea, Greece Clash Leaves 15-Year-Old Dead, 17 Suspects Identified

    A Kallithea youth clash on 24 June 2026 left a 15‑year‑old dead; police identified 17 suspects, arrested seven, and are pursuing nine more.

  95. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Illegal diesel shipment seized in Volos port

    AADE inspectors stopped a Volos‑based cargo ship, seizing 12,280 L of undeclared diesel and imposing an €8,856 fine as part of a fuel‑smuggling investigation.

  96. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Greek tax authority seizes 12,300 L of illicit diesel from ship in Volos

    AADE customs inspectors halted a truck‑ship in Volos, uncovering 12,280 L of undeclared diesel, seized the fuel, imposed €8,855.76 in duties and launched a probe into the smuggling network.

  97. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Athens police seize 16 kg cannabis and cocaine from 28‑year‑old trafficker

    Athens police arrested a 28‑year‑old drug trafficker in Kypseli, seizing 16 kg cannabis, 24 g cocaine, weapons and cash, and opened a criminal case.

  98. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Greek police bust €585,000 burglary ring in Thessaloniki

    Greek police dismantled a burglary ring in Thessaloniki that stole over €585,000, arresting two Georgian suspects and seizing extensive lock‑picking tools.

  99. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek drug‑trafficking ring dismantled in Mykonos

    Greek police busted a Mykonos drug ring, arresting six suspects and seizing cocaine, MDMA, cannabis, cash and vehicles worth over €700 k.

  100. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Greek police dismantle drug ring in Mykonos and burglary gang in Thessaloniki

    Greek police seized drugs worth €700 k in Mykonos and arrested five members, while also dismantling a Thessaloniki burglary gang that stole over €585 k.

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