Greek crackdown intensifies with further drug busts

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [CRIME] 18 sources

   Crete police dismantle animal‑theft ring linked to EU subsidy fraud

   Greek police raided Crete on 27 July 2026, arresting eight people for livestock theft, extortion and fraud that netted about €341 k in illegal EU subsidies and caused over €120 k in farm damage.

2. 1 day ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Greek Police ‘FBI’ raids Achaia and Ilia, seizes drugs and arrests night‑time crime suspects

   Greek police’s anti‑extortion unit raided Rio, Kastrokampos and Kourouta on 26 July, seizing cocaine and cannabis, investigating assaults and a bomb, and re‑arresting six suspects linked to the region’s night‑v

3. 2 days 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.

4. 4 days 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.

5. 4 days 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.

6. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 4 sources

   Greek police dismantle Roma gang after house robbery in Vrachneika

   Greek police arrested four members of a Roma gang in Vrachneika after a July 2026 house robbery that netted over €43,000, US$2,000 and valuables; investigation continues.

7. 5 days 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.

8. 6 days 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.

9. 8 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Platanos stabbing injures musician Dimitris Fotios' son, father urges witnesses

   In Platanos, Greece, the son of musician Dimitris Fotios was stabbed three times; he survived after hospital care and his father is urging witnesses as police investigate.

10. 9 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Minor stabbed in leg during violent clash in Platamonas, Greece

    A violent fight among minors in Platamonas, Greece, left a teen with a knife wound to the leg; police intervened and the victim was taken to hospital while investigators probe the incident.

11. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Seven arrested in transnational migrant smuggling ring spanning Greece, Bulgaria and the Netherlands

    Seven people, including an alleged Greek leader, were detained in coordinated raids in Greece, Bulgaria and the Netherlands targeting a migrant smuggling network that earned €300k from trips from Turkey to the

12. 10 days 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.

13. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Greek police launch anti‑youth and crime raids in Thessaloniki, Argolis and Arcadia

    Greek police carried out raids targeting juvenile crime in Thessaloniki and broader offences in Argolis and Arcadia, checking dozens, detaining several and making multiple arrests.

14. 11 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek police dismantle loan‑shark ring in Thessaloniki, four arrested

    Police in Thessaloniki broke up a loan‑shark ring, arresting four members—including a leader—and filing charges for loan‑sharking, extortion, money‑laundering and related offenses.

15. 11 days 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.

16. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 26 sources

    Marfin Bank arson attack (May 2010) spurs new video evidence and suspect arrests in Greece

    New video and forensic analysis revive the 2010 Marfin Bank arson case, confirming three suspects – two men and a woman – and leading to a high‑security arrest in Greece.

17. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Marfin arson suspect's lawyer urges stop to personal data leaks

    The lawyer for the 46‑year‑old Marfin arson suspect says her personal data and photos are being unlawfully published, violating her presumption of innocence, and announces legal action as she prepares to be ex‑

18. 13 days 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.

19. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 38 sources

    Two men detained and a woman extradited in Greece’s Marfin bank arson case

    Two men were remanded in Greek prisons and a 46‑year‑old woman agreed to be extradited from the UK in the reopened Marfin bank arson case that killed three employees in 2010.

20. 15 days 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.

21. 16 days 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.

22. 16 days 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.

23. 16 days 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.

24. 16 days 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.

25. 17 days 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.

26. 17 days 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.

27. 17 days 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.

28. 18 days 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.

29. 18 days 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

30. 18 days 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.

31. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 87 sources

    Marfin Bank arson case: Two men arrested, female suspect returns from UK

    Greek police have arrested two men and identified a UK‑based woman in the 2010 Marfin Bank arson that killed three; she says she is innocent and will return to face charges.

32. 19 days 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.

33. 19 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    71-year-old arrested in Attica with ancient artifacts, weapons and drone

    A 71‑year‑old man in Attica was arrested for breaching Greece’s antiquities and weapons laws after police seized ancient amphorae, coins, a sword, a helmet, bullets, an underwater camera, a drone and €500.

34. 19 days 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.

35. 20 days 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.

36. 20 days 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.

37. 20 days 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.

38. 20 days 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.

39. 21 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Istanbul migrant smuggling crackdown arrests several suspects across three cities

    Turkish police halted a migrant smuggling ring, arresting a taxi driver, organiser A.Z., and five others in coordinated raids in Istanbul, Ağrı and Yalova, seizing cash and fake passports.

40. 21 days 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.

41. 21 days 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.

42. 21 days 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.

43. 21 days 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.

44. 22 days 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.

45. 22 days ago

    [CRIME] 12 sources

    Kosovo police shut down venues and arrest dozens in anti‑trafficking raid

    Kosovo police’s June 8‑12 operation, backed by Europol and INTERPOL, shut nine music venues and ten massage centres, arrested 15 people for prostitution and child‑neglect, and found no human‑trafficking cases.

46. 22 days 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.

47. 23 days ago

    [CRIME] 21 sources

    Global Chain operation leads to 1,024 arrests in 59 countries

    The Global Chain raid (8‑12 June 2026) in 59 nations led to 1 024 arrests, 2 070 identified victims and coordinated actions across four continents.

48. 24 days 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.

49. 24 days 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 ​​

50. 24 days 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.

51. 24 days 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.

52. 24 days 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.

53. 25 days 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.

54. 25 days 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.

55. 25 days 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.

56. 25 days 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.

57. 25 days 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.

58. 26 days 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.

59. 26 days 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.

60. 27 days 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.

61. 27 days 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.

62. 28 days 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.

63. 28 days 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.

64. 28 days 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.

65. 28 days 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

66. 28 days 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.

67. 28 days 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”.

68. 29 days 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

69. 29 days 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.

70. 29 days 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.

71. about 1 month 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.

72. about 1 month 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.

73. about 1 month 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.

74. about 1 month 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.

75. about 1 month 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.

76. about 1 month 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.

77. about 1 month 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.

78. about 1 month 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.

79. about 1 month 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.

80. about 1 month 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.

81. about 1 month 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.

82. about 1 month 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.

83. about 1 month 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.

84. about 1 month 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.

85. about 1 month 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.

86. about 1 month 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

87. about 1 month 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.

88. about 1 month 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.

89. about 1 month 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.

90. about 1 month 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.

91. about 1 month 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.

92. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek port authorities seize cannabis and methamphetamine shipments in Kavala and Elefsina

    Greek ports in Kavala and Elefsina seized cannabis and crystal meth, arresting a Bahraini, a Greek and an Iranian suspect, and confiscating over 500 g of cannabis and 436 g of meth worth €6,540.

93. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Kosovo Police seize weapons cache in Zubin Potok near Serbia border

    Kosovo Police seized multiple M48 rifles, ammunition and related items in three sites across Zubin Potok near the Serbia border, with no arrests and investigations continuing.

94. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek organized‑crime unit carries out raids in Athens and Kefalonia

    Greek police unit (“Greek FBI”) busted a foreign‑women trafficking ring in Athens, arresting four, and raided a Kefalonia nightclub, arresting six and seizing drugs, while protecting victims.

95. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 5 sources

    Montenegro border police seize two vehicles, arrest Serbian driver

    Montenegro Border Police, with FRONTEX, seized two vehicles at Ranče and Vraćenovići‑Deleuša and arrested a Serbian driver for document fraud; a Romanian driver’s car was also seized after being flagged as a St

96. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Greek police detain drunk driver near Malakasa and cannabis trafficker on Mykonos

    Greek police arrested a drunk driver on the Athens‑Lamia highway near Malakasa and a 21‑year‑old caught with over a kilogram of cannabis on Mykonos, both on 20 June.

97. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources

    Greek police dismantle human‑trafficking ring in Athens

    Greek police arrested four members of a trafficking ring in Athens, rescuing three foreign women and seizing MDMA, crystal meth and ketamine.

98. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources

    Greek police seize cannabis, heroin and arrest three foreigners in Athens suburbs

    Greek police arrested three foreign men in Nea Filadelfeia and Agios Anargyros, seizing cannabis, heroin, a firearm and cash in a drug‑trafficking bust on 19 June 2026.

99. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 9 sources

    Kefalonia police raid night club, six arrested and officer injured

    Six people were arrested during a Kefalonia police raid on a night club; one attacker injured an officer and the venue’s representative was detained for allowing minors to drink.

100. about 1 month ago

     [CRIME] 4 sources

     Greek police detain suspects in fraud scheme and drug‑trafficking ring

     Greek police arrested a 28‑year‑old fraudster who stole valuables from elderly victims in Almyros and, in a separate case, a 28‑year‑old security guard and ex‑footballer for coordinating cocaine sales in Athens

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