Major drug ring dismantled

Police announced connected Saturday they had dismantled a transgression enactment that operated a afloat equipped cannabis plantation and trafficked ample quantities of drugs, seizing much than a ton of cannabis and aggregate weapons. 

Officers confiscated 1,161 kilograms of cannabis, a subject rifle, pistols and 1,640 cannabis plants during raids successful Attica and Arcadia. 

Six suspects were arrested, including 5 overseas nationals – ages 73, 39, 36, 35 and 34 – identified arsenic members and leaders of the group. 

A 50-year-old overseas nationalist was besides detained for carrying a weapon and residing illegally successful Greece. 

Authorities estimation the group’s amerciable profits astatine a minimum of €8 million. 

The arrests followed an probe by the Drug Enforcement Division, which concluded that members cultivated cannabis, trafficked processed marijuana, cocaine, ketamine, methamphetamine and ecstasy pills (MDMA). 

Police said the 39-year-old person coordinated cultivation, transportation, income and nett collection, while a 36-year-old lawman oversaw the plantation, supplies and workers. Other members handled storage locations, the leader’s movements and connection security. 

Raids uncovered cannabis plants, drugs, three cars, 17 mobile phones, 4 precision scales, a grenade, ammunition, counterfeit banknotes and overseas currencies. 

Authorities noted that the 39-year-old person had antecedently faced charges including attempted homicide and robbery. 

The suspects were charged with cause and weapons offenses, forgery of currency, and information successful a transgression organization, and were referred to a prosecutor.