Athens drug bust nets three suspects, large cocaine and cannabis haul

Police arrested three men successful Athens connected cause trafficking charges aft seizing ample quantities of cocaine and cannabis successful coordinated raids crossed the capital.

The suspects, aged 36, 53 and 56, were detained by the Drug Enforcement Sub-Directorate pursuing surveillance, quality gathering and profiling.

Investigators said the 36-year-old was seen connected May 14 delivering a container containing much than 2 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis and 1 kilogram of processed cannabis to the 53-year-old, allegedly acting connected behalf of the 56-year-old.

Shortly afterward, officers located the 56-year-old successful different country of Athens successful possession of cocaine intended for distribution.

Subsequent searches of homes and vehicles linked to the suspects uncovered astir 11 kilograms of cocaine and 38 kilograms of cannabis successful total. Police said astir 11 kilograms of cocaine, on with further processed and earthy cannabis, were recovered astatine the 36-year-old’s residence, while 17.5 kilograms of hydroponic cannabis were seized from the 53-year-old’s home.

Authorities estimated the street value of the drugs astatine much than €400,000. A lawsuit record has been opened connected charges of possession and trafficking.