Balkan drug and weapons enforcement operations

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [DISPUTED] He is accused of trafficking more than two tonnes of cocaine.
• [DISPUTED] Police discovered an organized cannabis plantation in an olive grove in the Ilia region. www.thebest.gr · www.agrinionews.gr · pelop.gr
• [DISPUTED] The estimated illegal profit from the plantation ranges between 320,000 and 480,000 euros. www.thebest.gr · www.agrinionews.gr · pelop.gr
• [DISPUTED] Authorities seized 5.35 grams of cannabis, a gasoline water pump, and various agricultural tools. www.thebest.gr · www.agrinionews.gr · pelop.gr
• [DISPUTED] The estimated economic benefit from the cultivation was approximately 3.3 million euros. e-thessalia.gr · seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
• [DISPUTED] Police discovered 2,189 cannabis plants in the plantation. e-thessalia.gr · seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
• [DISPUTED] Authorities seized 12 kilograms and 876 grams of cannabis. e-thessalia.gr · seleo.gr · www.iefimerida.gr
• [DISPUTED] Police seized 359.5 grams of cocaine and 155.2 grams of pink cocaine. prv.mk · zurnal.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] A Turkish shipowner was arrested in Mytilene on 1 August 2026.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The arrest was executed under a warrant that had been issued in 2022.
• [● 3 SOURCES] He operates the ferry line between Mytilene and Ayvalik.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The alleged criminal organization includes Greek, Albanian and Turkish participants.

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [CRIME] 17 sources

   Greece drug bust: 84kg of cocaine hidden in artificial roses

   Greek authorities seized 84kg of cocaine hidden in artificial rose stems shipped from Colombia. The operation, aided by the DEA, led to six arrests and the discovery of a drug lab in Marathon.

2. 2 days ago

   [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.

3. 8 days ago

   [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.

4. 8 days ago

   [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.

5. 12 days ago

   [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.

6. 12 days ago

   [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.

7. 14 days ago

   [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.

8. 16 days ago

   [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.

9. 18 days ago

   [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.

10. 20 days ago

    [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.

11. 22 days ago

    [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.

12. 23 days ago

    [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.

13. 26 days ago

    [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.

14. 29 days ago

    [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.

15. about 1 month ago

    [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.

16. about 1 month ago

    [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.

17. about 1 month ago

    [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.

18. about 1 month ago

    [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.

19. about 1 month ago

    [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.

20. about 1 month ago

    [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.

21. about 1 month ago

    [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.

22. about 1 month ago

    [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

23. about 1 month ago

    [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.

24. about 1 month ago

    [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.

25. about 2 months ago

    [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.

26. about 2 months ago

    [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.

27. about 2 months ago

    [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.

28. about 2 months ago

    [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.

29. about 2 months ago

    [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.

30. about 2 months ago

    [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.

31. about 2 months ago

    [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.

32. about 2 months ago

    [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.

33. 2 months ago

    [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.

34. 2 months ago

    [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.

35. 2 months ago

    [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.

36. 2 months ago

    [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.

37. 2 months ago

    [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.

38. 2 months ago

    [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.

39. 2 months ago

    [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.

40. 2 months ago

    [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.

41. 2 months ago

    [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.

42. 2 months ago

    [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

43. 2 months ago

    [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.

44. 2 months ago

    [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.

45. 2 months ago

    [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.

46. 2 months ago

    [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.

47. 2 months ago

    [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.

48. 2 months ago

    [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.

49. 2 months ago

    [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.

50. 2 months ago

    [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.

51. 2 months ago

    [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.

52. 2 months ago

    [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.

53. 2 months ago

    [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.

54. 2 months ago

    [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.

55. 2 months ago

    [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.

56. 2 months ago

    [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.

57. 2 months ago

    [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 ​​

58. 2 months ago

    [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.

59. 2 months ago

    [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.

60. 2 months ago

    [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.

61. 2 months ago

    [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.

62. 2 months ago

    [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.

63. 2 months ago

    [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.

64. 2 months ago

    [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.

65. 2 months ago

    [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.

66. 2 months ago

    [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.

67. 2 months ago

    [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.

68. 2 months ago

    [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.

69. 2 months ago

    [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.

70. 2 months ago

    [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.

71. 2 months ago

    [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.

72. 2 months ago

    [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.

73. 2 months ago

    [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

74. 2 months ago

    [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.

75. 2 months ago

    [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”.

76. 2 months ago

    [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

77. 2 months ago

    [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.

78. 2 months ago

    [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.

79. 3 months ago

    [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.

80. 3 months ago

    [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.

81. 3 months ago

    [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.

82. 3 months ago

    [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.

83. 3 months ago

    [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.

84. 3 months ago

    [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.

85. 3 months ago

    [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.

86. 3 months ago

    [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.

87. 3 months ago

    [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.

88. 3 months ago

    [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.

89. 3 months ago

    [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.

90. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 15 sources

    Greece reports cocaine and cannabis dominance as drug networks shift on World Drug Day

    Greek police and health officials report cannabis and cocaine as the top drugs, note new trafficking methods and synthetic threats, and cite the expanded role of the national addiction agency on World Drug Day.

91. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Kallithea, Greece: 15-year-old fatally stabbed in gang clash, 17 identified

    In Kallithea, Greece, a 15‑year‑old was fatally stabbed during a gang clash; police have identified 17 participants, arrested seven, and continue searching for the others.

92. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 41 sources

    Kallithea, Greece: 15-year-old fatally stabbed in gang clash

    A 15‑year‑old was killed by a single knife wound during a gang clash in Kallithea on 24 June 2026; 17 youths were identified, seven arrested, and the family demands harsh penalties.

93. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Mykonos drug trafficking ring busted, €700,000 in illegal profits seized

    Greek police busted a Mykonos drug ring, arresting six people and seizing over €700,000 in profit, multiple kilos of cocaine, MDMA, cannabis and cash.

94. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Montenegro police seize cocaine, gun casings in hunt for fugitive Vuk Vulević

    Montenegro police raided Berane and Kolašin, seizing cocaine, gun casings and an unregistered vehicle, and arresting two suspects while continuing the hunt for fugitive Vuk Vulević, who remains under an Inter‑P

95. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Armed Teens Clash in Peristeri, Greece, Seven Arrested

    About 40 teens armed with knives and clubs clashed in Peristeri, Greece; police arrested seven minors and seized weapons, prompting calls for more patrols.

96. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Drug‑related arrests in Greece and Cyprus

    Greek police seized fake IDs from an Afghan teen at Souda port, while Cypriot police arrested a 35‑year‑old man and detained three others over large cannabis resin and KIEF finds.

97. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Police seize 3 kg of drugs and arrest two suspects in Gračanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Police in Gračanica seized about 3 kg of cannabis, amphetamine and related drugs, arresting two men on trafficking charges.

98. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek police dismantle drug‑trafficking ring in Agrinio

    Greek police arrested four men in Agrinio, seizing over 770 g of cocaine, cannabis, firearms and a taser in a crackdown on a drug‑trafficking gang.

99. 3 months ago

    [CRIME] 10 sources

    Peristeri gang of armed minors attacks youths, police arrest seven

    A gang of about 40 armed minors attacked youths in Peristeri’s Makrygianni Square; police arrested seven suspects and seized weapons, sparking concerns over youth violence in Athens.

100. 3 months ago

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