# Drug trafficking and narcotics incidents in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-trafficking-and-narcotics-incidents-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-10-20T13:45:09.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3.

In Greece, authorities have responded to separate incidents involving narcotics distribution and large-scale trafficking.

In Thessaloniki, a 22-year-old man was placed in pre-trial detention following the death of a 20-year-old woman from an MDMA overdose at a club. The suspect is accused of supplying the drugs to a 20-year-old male friend of the victim, who subsequently shared them with her. During a search of the suspect’s residence, police seized cannabis, MDMA, and precision scales. The suspect has denied distribution charges, stating he is a user.

Concurrently, the Hellenic Coast Guard and Customs officials intercepted significant shipments at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens. Using a drug-detection dog named ‘Mezkal’, officials found 2.235 kilograms of cocaine hidden in a wooden crate from Brazil. A separate shipment from the United States containing over 5 kilograms of skunk cannabis was also recovered. A 32-year-old Swedish national was arrested in connection with these shipments, which have an estimated black market value of more than 380,000 euros.

Following a controlled delivery authorized by the prosecutor, the 32-year-old Swedish national was remanded in custody in Attica on October 14. The investigation revealed the cocaine was hidden within a ‘specially constructed compartment in the crate’s floor’. The total seizures from these operations include over 2.2 kg of cocaine and over 5.3 kg of hydroponic cannabis.

In a further development in Thessaloniki, a 22-year-old woman was arrested at Macedonia Airport after being caught with over 18.5 kilograms of skunk cannabis arriving from Barcelona, Spain. She is suspected of being part of an international criminal organization using air travel to smuggle drugs into Greece.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-20: Greek authorities arrest Swedish national after major drug seizure

A Swedish national was arrested and detained in Greece after authorities seized over 2.2 kg of cocaine from Brazil and 5.3 kg of cannabis from the US at Athens airport.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-authorities-arrest-swedish-national-after-major-drug-seizure

### 2026-10-16: Greek authorities seize large drug shipments and arrest suspects in multiple operations

Greek authorities seized 7.5kg of cocaine and cannabis at Athens airport, arresting a Swedish national, while a 22-year-old is detained in Thessaloniki following a fatal MDMA overdose.

22 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athens-airport-drug-seizure-leads-to-arrest-of-swedish-national

### 2026-10-05: Police seize 11 kilograms of cocaine in Austria

Austrian police arrested six individuals, including Albanian and Italian nationals, after seizing 11 kilograms of cocaine and cash during a raid on a hotel room in Lower Austria.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-seize-11-kilograms-of-cocaine-in-austria

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